A DENSE FOG ADVISORY is in effect through 9 a.m. for our coast and valleys. During the morning commute, visibility could reach ¼ mile or less. Once the fog starts to lift this afternoon, a mix of clouds and sun will linger at the coast and over the valleys.
A High Surf Advisory is in effect through Wednesday morning due to large breaking waves ranging from 6 to 10 feet and some reaching up to 13 feet. There will also be a high risk of strong rip currents, making it dangerous for both surfers and swimmers. The surf could cause minor flooding in low-lying areas along the beach, boardwalks, and parking lots.
Temperatures will warm up a bit on Monday with a weak ridge of high pressure. You’ll see a mix of sunshine and some high clouds. It will be a great day to get your shopping or errands done before Tuesday, when we could get some rain.
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A powerful storm to our north will send a cold front sweeping much of the state. this cold front will bring gusty winds, cooler weather, and a chance of light rain showers on Christmas Eve.
Regarding rain totals, our chance is about a tenth of an inch to a quarter of an inch. The system should move through quickly, leaving us with dry weather for Christmas.
Dry weather will prevail towards the end of the Holiday week.
Weather
To learn more about our winter outlook check out our First Alert in depth look at the return of La Niña what to expect in San Diego.
MONDAY
- Coast: mostly sunny - low to mid-60s
- Valleys: mostly sunny - low 70s
- Mountains: mostly sunny - upper 60s
- Desert: mostly sunny - 80
