San Diegans looking for sun at the beach might have to wait until the afternoons this weekend, if at all. An official discussion from the National Weather Service San Diego indicates that morning clouds are expected to shroud the coast through early next week. Inland spots will see warmer conditions. Temperatures in coastal areas like Fullerton, Ontario, and Ramona could vary significantly depending on the depth of the marine layer, with potential 8 to 9 degree spreads, the service predicts.
The fog isn't stuck on the beach, though. Inland guys are in for a warming trend starting Wednesday, especially in the Inland Empire and deserts, "The warmest days of the week are expected to be Wednesday and Thursday for the Inland Empire and deserts, continuing into Friday for the deserts," notes the forecast discussion, but the exact precision of the upcoming heat remains as unpredictable as a roll of the dice. While those west of the mountains see slightly cooler temps than usual, hikers and desert dwellers should brace for highs a few notches above the norm.
As for aviation and mariners, there's clear flying and smooth sailing ahead. The forecast discussion assures that the skies should be clear with unrestricted visibility over the mountains and desids, and no hazardous marine conditions are expected through Wednesday. However, those traveling through the coastal valleys might experience visibility as low as 1 SM in places where low clouds and terrain decide to mingle.
But like that unexpected guest at your summer barbecue, gusty winds will be blowing through, packing punches of 25 to 40 mph in the mountains and deserts each afternoon and evening of this weekend. These winds might play spoilsport for any outdoor plans, no matter how much you tell them now's not a good time. While no advisories are currently in place, it's still good practice to stay weather aware and report anything significant to the local Skywarn, which is always keeping an eye out.
