Atmospheric river brings holiday rain to San Diego

Atmospheric river brings holiday rain to San Diego

Atmospheric river to bring significant rains to San Diego this Christmas. Stay updated on the latest weather alerts.

San Diego braces for heavy rain and wind as atmospheric river brings Christmas week storm

Rain totals will range from about 2 to 4 inches over the 3-day stretch from Wednesday to Friday with heaviest accumulations in North County.

San Diego gets heavy rain, wind for Christmas

San Diego City workers clear debris from a storm drain on 32nd and F street, December 23, 2025. (Carolyne Corelis)A major Pacific storm could make this Christmas week one of the wettest in years.The National Weather Service predicts up to 2.5 inches of rain by Christmas Day. The totals could be much higher, though, said Kyle Wheeler, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in San Diego.“Even though the totals are a bit lower in San Die…

Atmospheric River bringing heavy rains, gusty winds through Christmas:flooding is possible in low-lying areas

NewsWeatherEast County News Service December 22, 2025 (San Diego) – Be prepared for potentially heavy rains this week and take precautions if traveling due to rain-slicked highways and possible flooding in low-lying areas across southern California. Heaviest rainfall is expected Christmas Eve, with scattered showers on Christmas Day. San Diego’s mountains could get 3 to 6 inches of rain, valleys and coastal areas 2-4 inches, and deserts ½ to 2 i…