More Rain, Wind, and Snow Forecast for San Diego

Third and final winter storm of the week to bring additional precipitation and gusty conditions

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A third and final winter storm is set to move through the San Diego area on Thursday, bringing more rain, wind, and possible mountain snow. While this round may not have as much moisture as previous storms, it is expected to be colder, with light to moderate rain, a wind advisory, and a chance of thunderstorms that could produce heavy rain and small hail. Snow is forecast as low as 4,500 feet in elevation, with 1 to 12 inches expected.

Why it matters

San Diego has already experienced two winter storms this week, and this third system will mark the final round of inclement weather. The combination of rain, wind, and snow could lead to hazardous travel conditions, minor flooding, and potential power outages, impacting residents and businesses across the region.

The details

The rain is expected to move in on Thursday afternoon, with totals ranging from about a quarter to a half inch for the coast and valleys, and a half inch to an inch for the foothills and mountains. A wind advisory will be in effect from 9 a.m. Thursday to 2 a.m. Friday, with the potential for thunderstorms that could bring very gusty, erratic winds and brief heavy rain. Snow is forecast as low as 4,500 feet in elevation, with 1 to 8 inches expected from that elevation up to 7,000 feet, and 8 to 12 inches on the highest peaks.

  • The third and final winter storm of the week will move through San Diego on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
  • The wind advisory will be in effect from 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2026, until 2 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2026.
  • The winter weather advisory will remain in effect until 9 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2026.
  • The high surf advisory along the coast will be in effect through 10 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Greg Bledsoe

NBC 7's meteorologist.

National Weather Service

The government agency that issued the weather advisories and forecasts for the San Diego area.

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What they’re saying

“Light to moderate rain is expected on Thursday—ponding of water on roads and minor street flooding in urban areas possible. Thunderstorms may bring locally heavy rain, stronger winds, and small hail.”

— Weather officials (nbcsandiego.com)

What’s next

The storm is expected to have moved out of the San Diego area by Friday, February 21, 2026, but cool air will still be in place, leading to chilly mornings on Friday and Saturday.

The takeaway

This third and final winter storm of the week in San Diego will bring additional challenges for residents and businesses, with the potential for hazardous travel conditions, minor flooding, and power outages due to the combination of rain, wind, and snow. However, the region will see a return to more seasonal weather by the weekend.