San Diegans is waiting for the sun to break through the persistent May Gray and must be patient a little longer. According to the National Weather Service San Diego, the marine layer is here to stay, blanketing the coast and valleys with morning clouds and fog throughout the coming week. While coastal temperatures are set to remain near normal, inland areas are expected to experience a bit of a temperature seesaw.
A slight warming trend will prevail inland through Sunday, with conditions heating up enough to send mercury soaring to the 100-degree mark in the lower deserts. "The upper level low currently centered over western Arizona will continue to drift east today and Sunday, allowing weak ridging to shift over So Cal," notes the National Weather Service. However, beach-goers hoping for clear skies may be out of luck as "the beaches will likely remain cloudy into the afternoon."
Monday, however, brings an about-face with minor cooling forecasted as a weak closed low inches toward the region. These conditions are anticipated to linger at least through Tuesday, according to the Area Forecast Discussion. For avid sky watchers, the continuation of May Gray means diminished opportunities to gaze upon the night sky—be it for stars or elusive auroras shielded by the obstinate marine cloak.
Looking further ahead into the week, the certainty of the forecast dims. Weather prognosticators admit to a "large range of possibilities," with ensemble solutions disagreeing on So Cal's weather fate. Still, highs are predicted to stay around the 50th percentile of what's expected this time of year. Marine conditions will remain favorable, with no hazardous conditions forecasted through Wednesday, offering some solace to those navigating the waters.
No Skywarn activation is required, but the NWS encourages weather spotters to watch and report noteworthy weather occurrences. In the meantime, San Diego residents and visitors might need to find comfort in the consistent blanket of clouds, reminding themselves that, even in Southern California, spring can be a time of atmospheric indecision.
