UPDATE: San Diego County is experiencing an unusually warm start to November, with temperatures soaring up to 12 degrees above seasonal norms, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). This unseasonable warmth is expected to continue today, making it a hot welcome into the new month.
The NWS reports that visitors from the desert to the coast can expect temperatures to climb between 8-12 degrees higher than average. This warmth is due to upper-level ridging and offshore winds, although gusts are expected to remain relatively gentle, peaking at around 25 mph.
As night falls, coastal areas and western valleys may experience patches of fog, impacting visibility for those out late or early. However, tomorrow will bring a shift in the weather as the NWS predicts “minor cooling” with the return of onshore flow. A low-pressure trough will be moving into the region early next week, prompting residents to keep a light jacket handy.
The forecast indicates that a weak cut-off low pressure system is expected to slide over Southern California on November 5, 2023, potentially bringing scattered high clouds. This might enhance the colors of the sunset as the day shortens with daylight savings ending.
Throughout the week, the weather pattern is projected to remain relatively calm. The NWS previously suggested that two short waves to the north could bring some rain by mid-week, but those prospects now appear unlikely. The NWS stated, “Best we can possibly do is some marine layer drizzle Thursday morning, but even that is looking less likely.”
For those in the aviation sector, conditions at coastal and western valley airports have been affected by low clouds, reducing visibility to just a few miles earlier today. However, inland areas can expect VFR (Visual Flight Rules) conditions to prevail.
Beachgoers and sailors can enjoy safe conditions on the water, as no marine hazards are reported through Wednesday. Nevertheless, anticipate slightly elevated surf along southwest-facing beaches from today through Sunday.
This warm spell in San Diego County is a stark reminder of the region’s variable climate, illustrating how quickly conditions can change. Stay tuned for updates as the week progresses and prepare for a cooler transition ahead.
