As the week progresses, temperatures across Southern California are set to rise with inland areas feeling the heat, according to the National Weather Service San Diego. Coastal areas are looking at highs between 65 to 73 degrees today, while the valleys and inland Orange County can expect a slightly warmer range of 72 to 76 degrees. This pattern of warmth extends to the mountains and deserts, with the high desert areas anticipated to reach a high of 64 to 67 degrees.
Pivoting towards Thursday, not much change is expected near the shore, but inland environs may see temperatures rise a few degrees, potentially reaching up to 80 degrees in the inland valleys. According to the National Weather Service's Area Forecast Discussion, "It will be much drier inland for today through Friday. Thursday is expected to be the driest day with the lowest humidity for inland areas falling to around 10 percent in the afternoon." The low humidity trends add to the sensation of warmth over the region.
However, a shift in weather patterns is on the horizon for the weekend. A low-pressure system lurking off the Pacific Northwest coast threatens to bring downpours to California, although the heaviest rainfalls are predicted to remain north of Point Conception. However, light to moderate rainfall may touch southwestern California intermittently from late Saturday through possibly Tuesday, with the mountains expecting to receive more rainfall than the coast.
Snow levels are projected to stay above 8000 to 9000 feet throughout the weekend but could slump to approximately 7500 feet by Monday. "There is much greater spread in the timing, and strength of any lift across the area which would help to generate rainfall from that moisture," notes the National Weather Service San Diego in their discussion, reflecting on the uncertainty surrounding the exact amounts and timing of the upcoming precipitation. The ensemble outputs indicate a range of possible outcomes, emphasizing the fluid nature of the approaching weather scenario.
Come the weekend, the change in weather will bring cloudier skies, cooler days, and warmer nights, with potentially cooler temperatures stretching into Monday and Tuesday. As for now, no hazardous marine weather conditions or Skywarn activations are expected through Sunday, allowing for clear skies and unrestricted visibility according to the latest aviation and marine forecasts.
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