The National Weather Service in San Diego projects an overcast morning with dense fog clearing up closer to the coast between 6 AM and 9 AM today. Inland areas are expected to see drier conditions going into the weekend, with temperatures climbing to 5 to 10 degrees above average. According to their forecast, gusty east-to-northeast winds are also anticipated near the coastal slopes of the mountains through Saturday. However, wind intensity should not exceed 35 mph today and 30 mph for the weekend.
Regarding temperatures, the NWS reports a subtle rise in warmth for coastal and valley regions compared to Wednesday, while desert areas can expect a few degrees cooler. "High temperatures today for the valleys and inland coastal areas mostly in the 70s," details the advisory. A similar pattern is expected to hold steadily into Friday with minimal changes, as inland areas slightly warm near the coast to around 5 degrees warmer inland. Both coastal and inland residents should prepare to experience higher-than-average temperatures through the middle of next week.
Aviation reports suggest navigational challenges may persist through the morning due to low visibility, with coastal regions afflicted by fog potentially impacting visibility down to a quarter of a mile. Improvements are expected after 9 AM, with a return to clear skies by noon. Pilots should be aware of north-northeast surface gusts that may present up till 22Z, with a gradual shift to northeast-easterly winds into Friday morning.
Marine activities will also be affected, as the marine layer brings visibility below 1 nautical mile this morning. Those conditions are set to improve gradually after 9 AM. The NWS also highlights an elevated south swell on south-facing beaches, which "will produce elevated surf of 3-5 with sets to 6 feet". This swell is anticipated to slowly lower starting Friday, but beachgoers should exercise caution due to strong rip currents. The public is advised to stay informed about potential hazards and updates from the NWS San Diego's official website.
Lastly, for those hitting the shores or scaling the heights, temperatures are shared in depth for various elevations and areas: coastal zones ranging from 65 to 73 degrees, western valleys, and inland Orange County sits comfortably in the low to mid-70s, and higher altitudes between 4000 ft and 7000 ft can anticipate cooler 47 to 58 degrees. Desert regions are similarly documented, with the high desert expecting 56 to 60 degrees and the low desert rounding off the bracket at 71 to 75 degrees for today. Friday's temperatures mirror those of today, securing a steady, warm end to the workweek.
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