As Southern Californians look forward to the start of a new week, temperatures will steadily rise according to the National Weather Service San Diego. Coastal areas can expect highs from the mid-70s to 80 degrees on Sunday, reaching up to the mid-90s in the valleys on Monday. Meanwhile, the low desert is gearing up for a scorching 104-107 degrees come Monday, as reported on the NWS San Diego website.
The marine layer, a familiar presence for coastal residents, is predicted to be less dominant through the middle of the week. "Marine layer low clouds remain very patchy and mostly off the coast this morning with clear skies elsewhere", the NWS stated in its Area Forecast Discussion. Although the coastal clouds are sticking around, particularly in the evenings and mornings, the overall trend points toward a warmer and drier period ahead, albeit with temperatures hovering near seasonal norms.
For those with an eye on the sky, the upcoming days seem calm, with monsoonal moisture possibly coming back later in the week. However, don't hold your breath for dramatic thunderstorms, as probabilities have been pegged below 15 percent. According to the Area Forecast Discussion on the NWS website, this potential uptick in humidity is still a toss-up, with varying ensemble models offering different takes on precipitation forecasts.
Aviation interests will be largely unaffected, with "unrestricted VIS and mostly clear skies expected to prevail through Monday morning", as mentioned by the NWS discussion. Mariners, too, are given the all-clear, with no hazardous conditions expected on the waters through Thursday. The tranquil state of the skies reflects the season, with no Skywarn activations currently requested, but weather spotters should keep vigilant in case significant conditions develop.
