San Diego Drenched: Rainfall Triples Average, another Storm Looms
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San Diego County has experienced an unusually wet start to the rainy season, with recent storms delivering three times the average rainfall and another system expected to arrive Thursday. The National Weather service reports that the region is bracing for continued precipitation, perhaps impacting weekend plans.
Record Rainfall Pushes Seasonal Totals Higher
Since the rainy season began on October 1, San Diego International Airport has recorded 2.93 inches of precipitation, significantly exceeding the typical 0.88 inches for this period. The most recent storm, which moved through the region Monday night and early Tuesday, contributed substantially to this surplus. In fact, the airport received 1.07 inches of rain – an amount that typically falls during the entire month of November.
“The intensity of this system was remarkable, especially considering it occurred largely overnight,” a senior meteorologist stated.
Unusual Rainfall Distribution
The heaviest rainfall from the latest storm was concentrated west of Interstate 15, a pattern considered atypical for this time of year. This localized intensity led to notable accumulation in several areas, as detailed in the rainfall totals collected through 5:04 a.m. Tuesday:
- San Diego International Airport: 1.07 inches
- Julian: 1.03 inches
- Miramar: 1 inch
- San onofre: 0.97 inches
- Palomar Mountain: 0.95 inches
- Escondido: 0.93 inches
- carlsbad & Lake Wohlford: 0.9 inches
- Montgomery Field: 0.89 inches
- Kearny Mesa: 0.86 inches
- North Island: 0.85 inches
- Fashion Valley: 0.76 inches
- National City & San Marcos: 0.75 & 0.74 inches respectively
- Point Loma: 0.69 inches
- Oceanside: 0.62 inches
- Poway & Vista: 0.61 & 0.60 inches respectively
- Santee & Rancho Bernardo: 0.53 inches
- Valley Center: 0.52 inches
- Bonsall: 0.51 inches
- chula Vista & La Mesa: 0.46 inches
- Alpine: 0.40 inches
- Mount Lagona: 0.36 inches
- Ramona: 0.34 inches
- San Diego Country Estates: 0.31 inches
- Ocotillo Wells: 0.01 inches
Second Storm system on the horizon
forecasters predict the arrival of another storm system from the northwest as early as Thursday morning.The core of this storm is expected to impact the region Friday, with rain potentially continuing into Saturday morning. Early projections suggest the county could receive between 0.50 and 1 inch of additional rainfall.
Scattered showers are possible through Saturday night, coinciding with the San Diego state University football team’s home game against San Jose State University at Snapdragon Stadium, scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Residents should prepare for potentially wet conditions during the event. The continued precipitation raises concerns about potential flooding and travel disruptions, and officials urge residents to stay informed and exercise caution.
