San Diego is heating up with forecasts promising much warmer temperatures that swept across the region. The National Weather Service of San Diego reported crystal-clear skies and a surge in mercury levels that ought to have beach-goers and valley residents reveling in the mid to upper 60s and 70s, respectively, according to their latest bulletin. Monday sees the mountains experiencing a sizable temperature hike at 15 to 20 degrees warmer than the previous day, while coastal areas enjoy a subtler increase of about 5 degrees.
However, batten down the hatches as the coming days will see areas of "gusty southwest to west winds for the mountains and deserts for Tuesday afternoon and evening with the stronger gusts to 50 mph," the NWS warns. anyone in the mountain and desert regions should prepare for strong, disruptive winds that can challenge outdoor activities and transportation. We can expect highs in the mountains to range from the mid-50s to mid-60s.
Wednesday will usher in a cooling period for the deserts but become a tad warmer for those near the coast and in the valleys. "A few to around 5 degrees cooler than Tuesday with the coast and valleys a few to around 5 degrees warmer," as cited by the Area Forecast Discussion. The desert areas are expected to relax in the mid 80s to lower 90s, while coastal residents can bask in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
Looking ahead towards the end of the week, "Low pressure aloft will weaken across the area slightly for Thursday through Sunday with slow warming for inland areas." However, the coast and valleys forecast remains more uncertain, with varying predictions on the marine layer’s influence potentially affecting temperatures and cloud coverage. The uncertainty leaves room for various scenarios to unfold, but the consensus points to gradual warming nonetheless. The aforementioned weather service discussions have highlighted these trends, while mariners are advised that no hazardous conditions are forecasted at sea through Friday, ensuring smooth sailing ahead.
Local San Diego residents and visitors should keep an eye on the skies, as "Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions," the weather service notes, suggesting that while no severe weather is anticipated, vigilance and reports of any unusual atmospheric phenomena would be welcomed by meteorological authorities tasked with tracking these patterns in real-time.
