California – Low clouds hang over San Diego this afternoon as light showers begin to spot the pavement, creating slick stretches along I-5 and coastal roads. Visibility remains good, but wet surfaces and brief bursts of rain could slow traffic quickly. Keep wipers on and allow extra braking distance.
According to the National Weather Service, a 40% chance of showers continues through the afternoon, with isolated thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. Winds from the south to southwest range from 5 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching 20 mph. Rainfall totals remain light, generally under a quarter inch, though brief heavier pockets are possible.
Across San Diego neighborhoods from La Jolla to Chula Vista, expect mostly cloudy skies with passing showers through late day. Roads may turn slick in bursts, especially near freeway ramps and shaded areas. Conditions remain manageable, but quick changes could catch drivers off guard. Keep an umbrella nearby and stay alert during any heavier showers.
By Monday, clouds begin to break with only a slight chance of lingering showers. Highs climb into the mid to upper 60s. The real shift arrives Tuesday, when mostly sunny skies return and temperatures reach near 70 degrees, signaling a clear spring rebound.
Midweek continues the warming trend with sunshine and mild afternoons near 69 degrees. Late week brings even warmer air, pushing highs into the low 70s inland. For now, today’s showers fade, and calmer, brighter conditions take over.
Five Day Forecast for San Diego, CA
Monday: Slight chance of showers, high near 66°F
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 70°F
Wednesday: Sunny, high near 69°F
Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 70°F
Friday: Partly sunny, high near 71°F
