SAN DIEGO – Some snow could fall this week in the mountains of San Diego County as a fast-moving cold front moves through the region, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Up to 2 inches of snow is expected in the mountains from Interstate 18 and 38 south to Laguna Mountain Wednesday night and Thursday. NWS San Diego was posted Tuesday on X, formerly known as Twitter. Meteorologists advise travelers to carry chains while driving.
Freezing temperatures were observed in communities like Ramona and Campo, where low temperature numbers were shattered Monday, according to the NWS. Ramona set a new low of 22 degrees, breaking the 24 degrees set in 2000. In Campo, the old record of 19 degrees was tied in 1951.
Also on Monday, San Diego hasn't felt this cold of 39 degrees since Feb. 16, 2023. In Oceanside, the morning low was one degree higher at 32 degrees compared to 31 degrees on Feb. 19, 2023. In East County, Ramona hit a low It is at 21 degrees, which is approximately 19 degrees on February 5, 2020.
Meteorologists said Tuesday night will see clear skies and light winds, but cold temperatures could cause patchy frost in inland areas.
Combined with the cold front, it will be windy in San Diego County.
The mountains are under a severe wind warning from Wednesday at 7 p.m. until 10 a.m. on Thursday. West winds of thirty to 40 mph and gusts of up to 70 mph are expected.
In deserts and inland valleys, winds will be moderate as of Wednesday at 7 pm – 10 am, with westerly winds ranging from 15 to 30 miles per hour, while their speed ranges from 40 to 50 miles per hour.
It is expected that moderate northwesterly winds will blow on the coast starting from 7 pm on Wednesday until Thursday afternoon, with northwesterly winds ranging between 20 and 30 miles per hour, with gusts reaching speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. There is a minor coastal flood and high surf warning on both days as well.
