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A mild week continues with another storm set for this upcoming weekend | San Diego Weather Forecast

Mostly dry conditions win out across the county for most of this week, but sights are set on wet weather returning by the weekend to end the month of March.

SAN DIEGO — It will be a dry remainder of the work week. Expect mostly sunny skies beyond sunrise as temperatures make their way into the 60s. San Diego County will enjoy dry conditions through Friday ahead of another incoming storm that will likely bring rain, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures this weekend. 

The dry and sunny conditions are courtesy of a weak high pressure system still over the region. The peak of the heat was felt on Wednesday with a few 70s popping up inland. Thursday will bring slight cooler temperatures, even below seasonal. But, they will take more of a hit into the weekend as onshore flow picks up. 

THURSDAY TEMPERATURES:

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Expect a mild and comfortable Opening Day for the San Diego Padres as a weak ridge of high pressure keeps skies dry. Passing, broken clouds will be common through the day as temperatures peak in the low to mid 60s on Thursday. A light breeze will pick up in the afternoon with speeds between 10 and 15 mph. A light jacket may come in handy, as some will still feel a chill in the air, especially when not in the direct sunlight. UV index will remain high, perpetuating the need for sunscreen. 

Friday's game will follow this trend with only minor cooling, but otherwise dry and partly cloudy. Concerns arise for games scheduled on Saturday and Sunday with rain in the forecast for both days. The incoming storm is expected to bring over an inch of accumulating rain and will come alongside cooler temperatures and gusty west winds. This will bring about a stronger threat for rain delays to the scheduled weekend games.

AT THE COAST:

High surf along the coast is up to 3 to 5 feet. It will stay in that range through Friday with a high risk of rip currents at our local beaches.

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After mild conditions for much of the work week, there is a much better opportunity for rain to arrive Saturday and chances will last through early Monday morning. Models suggest moderate to heavy rain possible during this period, especially from late Friday night through Saturday. This will be due to a deep dip in the jet stream tapping into an atmospheric river. 

Credit: KFMB-TV Weather Dept.
Credit: KFMB-TV Weather Dept.

Models suggest up to 1 to 2 inches of rain possible, west of the mountains, with up to 3" possible in the mountains this weekend. The desert could see up to 0.50". This is due to the one-two punch of this system. First comes the atmospheric river, then comes the actual low pressure system moving over the region. The close proximity of the low will make scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms possible on Sunday. 

Please note, these totals are subject to change in the days ahead.

Additionally, the snow level could drop near 5,000' to 5,500' Sunday morning. Therefore, snow in our local mountains will be possible. 

Credit: KFMB-TV Weather Dept.
Credit: KFMB-TV Weather Dept.

We could see lingering showers early Monday morning. That activity could linger into the afternoon hours for the mountains. High pressure will start to rebuild over the start of next week and lead to more sunshine and a gradual warm up.

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Credit: KFMB

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