A Pacific storm system and associated moisture intensifying 500 miles to our southwest will be drawn northeast over the next 24-48 hours resulting in widespread rain this weekend. Clouds and winds will increase through Saturday with light showers developing as the plume of tropical moisture arrives, snow level above 9,000 feet. Continued cool and windy with south-southwest winds gusting 15-25 mph as highs reach the lower 50s. The main storm will arrive Saturday night with rain becoming moderate to heavy at times into Sunday morning. Highs will cool to the 40s on Sunday along with gusty southwest winds to 25 mph at times. Showers will taper off around midday Sunday, ending by Sunday night as the plume of moisture sags south and east the our area.

The snow level may drop a bit Sunday night, but most of the precip will be over by then leaving little, if any accumulation, except above 9,000 feet. Rainfall amounts of around 0.25”- 0.50” are still anticipated across all coastal and valley areas with locally up to an inch in the mountains and further south near San Diego County. Continued cool and breezy early next week as conditions dry out with below normal temperatures. Another storm may affect the area later in the week, though confidence remains low at this time. If you have travel plans into the mountains this weekend, be prepared for the wet weather and always carry chains.

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