2 weeks Ago By Kamal Jenkins
The weather in Southern California is taking a slightly fluctuating turn this week, according to reports from the National Weather Service San Diego. Highs today are predicted to be a tad cooler for coastal areas than yesterday, with temperatures ranging from 63 to 71 degrees. In contrast, the mountains and deserts are expecting a bit of a warm-up of about 4 to 8 degrees, with reachable highs from 53 to 81 degrees across those regions.
Onshore flow, the unseen hand guiding our coastal breezes, will churn a little stronger today and Saturday, with just a hint of relaxation on Friday. This means coastal dwellers can expect little change in temperatures, with inland temperatures climbing about 5 degrees warmer on Friday, as per the National Weather Service San Diego . And with Saturday's shifting winds, there might be slight adjustments, bringing slightly cooler temperatures except for the lower deserts, which are expected to edge slightly warmer.
Looking ahead to Friday's forecast, highs near the coast are expected to remain stable, but there is an increase in warmth inward. The western valleys, including inland Orange County, are set for temperatures between 71 and 77 degrees, while high desert areas can anticipate a range from 72 to 77 degrees. The warming trend continues with high pressure building up, setting the stage for the highest chance of topping 90F highs by next Monday, especially in the Inland Empire and low deserts.
Marine conditions in the area are playing it safe, and no hazardous events are expected through Monday. Tourists and locals alike, with plans in the waters off Southern California's extensive coast, can look forward to calm seas. However, while seafarers have the green light, "Skywarn activation is not requested," the National Weather Service San Diego encourages weather spotters to monitor conditions and report significant weather phenomena.
This outlook hints at a typical spring pattern, with no major weather disruptions in sight. Residents and visitors can prepare for a notable warm-up as we head into early next week. The San Diego area is expected to experience highs "10 to 15 degrees above average for Monday and Tuesday," particularly for those away from the coast, with inland valleys potentially reaching the mid-80s to near 90 degrees, as reported by the Area Forecast Discussion of the National Weather Service San Diego .
Nevertheless, as always with the temperamental climate of Southern California, change is on the horizon, with cooling trends slated to begin near the coast on Tuesday and then spread inland through the rest of the week..
