Spotty rainfall is forecast to touchdown in San Diego County this week ahead of Super Bowl weekend, bringing much-needed precipitation to the local foothill and valley communities that have been under fire threat in recent months.
The incoming weather systems are projected to bring rain across Southern California’s coastal communities, including the burn-scarred hills and mountains around Los Angeles, raising fears of mudflows and flash flooding. But the bulk of the storms will likely stay north of San Diego County.
Around a tenth of an inch of rain is expected to fall on North County and some inland areas heading into Wednesday morning, National Weather Service meteorologist Chandler Price said. The rain is forecast to taper off later on Wednesday before a second wave of rain picks up again on Friday.
The systems are also expected to graze San Diego and other neighborhoods farther south, bringing light showers, Price said.
“San Diego is not going to be given very much. But, that being said, starting early (Wednesday) morning we are looking at very spotty, light precipitation moving through the county,” Price said. “And then there’s a secondary wave pushing through very early Friday.”
Temperatures in San Diego and Escondido are projected to have highs in the mid-60s and lows in the upper 40s through Saturday, Price said. Ramona has a forecasted low in the bottom 40s for Friday and Saturday night.
Despite the relatively small amount of rain, Price advised commuters on the road to continue to be cautious, especially if they’re driving through a wet area.
“The showers are going to be hit and miss, but drivers should still slow down and give more space to other people,” Price said. “There’s still going to be rain on the road and it might be slippery.”
