Residents of San Diego and surrounding areas will experience a slight reprieve from the recent high temperatures as a cooling trend, coupled with increased monsoonal moisture, is set to continue into the middle of next week. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather marks a gradual decrease in heat, with the coastal areas remaining relatively unchanged.
Forecasters warn that while temperatures will take a few degrees dip compared to the previous day, the mountains, deserts, and inland valleys are still bracing for above-average readings. The forecast for San Diego County signifies highs ranging from the mid-70s near the coast to the 90s for the inland areas. Inland Empire will see temperatures still hovering in the 90s up to around 104 degrees. And in an ironic twist, while the lower deserts are cooling slightly, they will witness temperatures scorching between 110 to 116 degrees.
Preceding the slowdown in the heat, there's a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms slated for this afternoon and early evening, primarily targeting the San Bernardino County mountains and deserts. The National Weather Service discussion points towards "around a 20 percent chance for 0.01 inch or more of rainfall for the San Bernardino Mountains," highlighting a modest yet visible change in the weather pattern.
As we stride into Saturday, there's an anticipated increase in monsoonal activity, especially later in the day. Gazing at the skies, we may witness scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, primarily concentrated over the mountains and deserts during the afternoon and early evening. The likelihood of rain for the San Bernardino County mountains hikes up to about a 45 percent chance for measurable precipitation. In contrast, the seemingly punctual thunderstorms have been forecasted to grow less frequent by Sunday, dropping to a 15 to 25 percent chance during the afternoon, as per the National Weather Service.
