Storms are expected to begin late Saturday night, becoming more intense Sunday and lasting until Monday. A Winter Storm Warning for the mountains starts Sunday night at 6:00 and lasts until Monday night at 10:00. A Wind Advisory activates Sunday morning at 4:00 for the entire county, lasting until Sunday night at 6:00.
Saturday is a great time to check your roof, clear your gutters, check your tires and windshield wipers. Secure any loose outdoor items. If you live in an area that typically floods, you may want to get sandbags ready just in case.
The main concerns with this storm will be localized flooding, a messy commute Monday morning, damaging winds and difficult travel in the mountains due to snow.
Preliminary rainfall totals are expected to average between .55 to 1.50" from the coast to the valleys, mountains 1-2", while deserts could see 0.25 to .75". Periods of heavy rain on Sunday and Monday may lead to flash flooding.
Temperatures will be trending about 2 to 5 degrees below average on Saturday, but we'll get colder as a winter storm moves in overnight into Sunday morning.
San Diego could see peak wind gusts as fast as 45 miles per hour Sunday, while wind gusts in the mountains and desert could reach 60 miles per hour.
Showers will slow down on Monday night but the cold air will stay, leading to cool and overcast conditions for most of the week. There's a slight chance of showers next weekend.
Stay with the Pinpoint Weather Team as we track this winter storm and fine-tune the impacts.
Sunday's Highs:
Coast: 58-61°
Inland: 54-60°
Mountains: 39-53°
Deserts: 62-68°
