2 weeks Ago By Kamal Jenkins
San Diegans can expect a shift from the recent heat as a cooling trend sets in for the region, according to the National Weather Service San Diego. After experiencing highs well above average, up to 15 to 20 degrees in some inland areas, the weather is about to take a turn. Today's temperatures in the coastal areas are predicted to be 67 to 75 degrees, with western valleys and inland Orange County slightly higher at 75 to 82 degrees.
The mercury will continue to rise in the inland valleys, hitting a scorching 80 to 90 degrees, the high desert scorching at 83 to 87 degrees, and the low desert even hotter at 94 to 101 degrees, as reported by NWS San Diego.However, change is imminent. "This will bring a return of onshore flow with a low pressure system centered off the Pacific Northwest coast bringing stronger onshore flow for Thursday and Friday.
Cooling will spread inland for Wednesday," NWS San Diego stated in its forecast. The resultant cooling will drop temperatures significantly by Wednesday, with coastal areas seeing highs of 63 to 68 degrees and inland valleys seeing a refreshing 68 to 76 degrees. Meanwhile, the high desert will experience 78 to 85 degrees, and the low desert will simmer to 90 to 95 degrees.
Residents in the mountain areas between 4000 and 7000 feet can also anticipate cooler weather, with temperatures ranging from 61 to 73 degrees.The cooling trend continues into Thursday, with coastal temperatures holding steady and mountain and desert areas experiencing a dip by approximately 5 degrees. NWS San Diego has predicted that this onshore flow will bring cooler temperatures and the potential for stronger and gustier winds in certain areas.
The mountains and deserts could see winds picking up to 45 to 55 mph by Thursday afternoon, extending through Friday evening.With the marine layer deepening, residents in coastal locales should brace themselves for increased fog and low clouds, potentially impacting visibility. "The HREF shows there could be some return of low clouds and fog near the coast around 5 or 6 AM," NWS San Diego warned, indicating that fog could linger for a few hours in the coastal areas before scattering.
The marine influence will stretch further inland across the valleys by Wednesday night. The heightened onshore flow also brings a chance, albeit less than 20 percent, for some light precipitation late Sunday or Sunday night..
