UPDATE: San Diego County is experiencing an unseasonably warm start to November, with temperatures soaring 8-12 degrees above average. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), this warm spell, fueled by upper-level ridging and offshore flow, is making for an unusually balmy welcome into the month.
As residents and visitors enjoy the warm weather, the NWS indicates that gusts will remain mild, peaking at around 25 mph. However, those venturing out early or late might encounter patches of fog along the coast and in western valleys overnight.
Looking ahead, the NWS forecasts a slight cooldown for tomorrow as onshore flow begins to return. A trough of low pressure is expected to ease into the region, prompting residents to keep a light jacket handy. “Minor cooling is anticipated,” the NWS confirmed.
Additionally, a weak low-pressure system off the Southern California coast is set to bring scattered high clouds on Sunday, potentially enhancing the sunset’s colors as daylight savings time approaches.
Throughout the week, a relatively calm weather pattern is expected. Earlier predictions of mid-week showers have diminished, with the NWS stating, “Best we can possibly do is some marine layer drizzle Thursday morning.”
In aviation updates, coastal and western valley airports faced visibility challenges due to low clouds, but VFR (Visual Flight Rules) conditions are expected to continue inland. For sailors and beach enthusiasts, the marine conditions remain hazard-free until Wednesday, though a swell will bring higher-than-average waves to southwest-facing beaches from now through Sunday.
As the community enjoys this warm start to November, stay tuned for updates from the NWS regarding upcoming weather changes and prepare for the gradual transition back to cooler temperatures.
