Don’t be fooled by the sunshine, San Diego! While the days may seem pleasant, nights are turning bitterly cold, with frost warnings issued for the Inland Empire and valley areas. Overnight lows are dipping into the 30s and 40s, and mountain regions are seeing freezing temperatures in the 20s. Protect your plants, pets, and morning commute plans because this cold snap isn’t letting up anytime soon.
Cold Snap Overview:
When: Overnight lows will remain chilly throughout the week, with frost risk peaking in the early morning hours.
Temperatures: 30s to low 40s in the valleys, with mountain regions dropping to the 20s. Daytime highs will stay 3 to 9 degrees below normal.
Sunshine: Despite cool temps, the days will be mostly sunny with a gradual warming trend by the weekend.
Current San Diego Forecast:
Today: Partly sunny and cool, high of 62°F (16°C), low of 47°F (8°C).
Thursday: Morning clouds, then mostly sunny, high of 59°F (15°C).
Friday: Cool with high clouds, high of 62°F (17°C).
Saturday: Gradual warming, high of 64°F (18°C).
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 67°F (20°C).
Safety Recommendations:
Protect Plants and Pets: Sensitive plants should be covered, and pets should be brought indoors during cold nights.
Morning Drivers: Watch for possible icy patches on roads, especially in shaded areas.
Stay Warm: Layer up during morning and evening outings to avoid exposure to chilly temperatures.
