Rain Moves on for Now, Low Temps to Linger

The skies are clearing after two days of rain that saw .54 of an inch drop in Ramona, plus chilly temperatures. On Monday the high only reached 49 degrees, a record that stood since 1984, when the high temperature was 53 degrees.

While rain in December is not unusual, on Dec. 13, 1967, snow levels dropped to levels rarely seen, with 3 inches falling in Borrego Springs, according to the National Weather Service. Parts of the Desert State Park had more than 4 inches of snow on the ground. The only other measurable snowfall on record for Borrego Springs was two days later, when 2 inches fell.

No more rain is forecast until Thursday night, when the showers may return. The National Weather Service forecast for Ramona:

Tonight: Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 5 mph becoming east.

Wednesday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming west between 5 and 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west.

Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph becoming east.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.