Likely precipitation amounts for this weekend’s Pacific storm: NWS
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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A strong Pacific storm and atmospheric river is expected to sweep the region Friday night through Monday, said the National Weather Service.
The weather could damper weekend plans as well as Easter celebrations.
As seen on the radar Friday morning, a low pressure system is moving southward from the Northern California coast. Local meteorologists say it’s expected to sweep inland across Northern Baja and Southern California.
Temperatures are expected to be cooler both Friday and Saturday, even more so in the mountains and high desert where gusty southwest winds are also anticipated, said NWS. Stronger gusts along the desert slopes could reach up to 45-55 mph.
Light precipitation could begin as early as Friday evening, though it’s expected to be more widespread and heavy in some areas by Saturday morning, according to local meteorologists. Those showers will continue with a chance of thunderstorms for late Saturday night into Sunday, said NWS.
Areas like Oceanside, Palomar and Julian are forecast to receive the most rain. Here’s a look at likely precipitation amounts Friday through Monday:
Snowfall is also likely in San Diego County’s mountain areas. NWS issued a Winter Storm Watch that will go into effect Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon said NWS. There could be snowfall of 1-3 inches from 5,000-5,500 feet and 3-6 inches above 5,500 feet
More strong and gusty winds are also expected Saturday, with a Wind Advisory also in effect for the region’s coastal areas and valleys from Friday morning to noon Saturday. The deserts are also under a Wind Advisory from 2 p.m. Friday until 11 p.m.
Looking ahead, showers may linger into Monday with warmer and drier weather expected come Tuesday and Wednesday, according to NWS.
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