As Southern California braces for a mixed bag of weather this weekend, residents and visitors can expect near to slightly above average temperatures with breezy conditions, especially in the mountain and desert regions. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) San Diego, southwest to west winds will reach peak gusts of 35 to 45 mph, with the most intense winds hitting the desert slopes of the San Bernardino mountains going into Sunday.
The forecast high temperatures on Saturday will range from 62 to 68 degrees in the coastal areas, while western valleys and inland Orange County might see highs between 65 to 70 degrees. The inland valleys look at similar temperatures, ranging from 64 to 70 degrees. Meanwhile, the mountains between 4000 ft and 7000 ft will experience cooler temperatures, hovering between 50 to 60 degrees, "Forecast high temperatures for today, Saturday Dec 14, 2024," reports the NWS San Diego.
Moving into Sunday, the area anticipates a slight dip. Coastal regions expect low temperatures of 46 to 49 degrees, while the high desert stays a bit warmer at 31 to 38 degrees overnight. The forecast by NWS San Diego indicates a slight upturn in temperatures on Sunday, with coastal areas seeing 63 to 69 degrees and inland regions pushing 69 to 71 degrees.
In greater detail, a discussion hosted by the San Diego Weather Forecast Office highlighted that the advent of weak north to northeasterly winds on Sunday afternoon would usher in a calm before another round of westerly winds sweeps in from Monday into Tuesday. As the low pressure system moves east, "The low will continue to move east, reaching the Intermountain West by Sunday morning with weak ridging setting up over Southern California." the forecasters indicate the possibility of Santa Ana winds in the middle of the week, potential wind strengths remaining uncertain.
The NWS San Diego also mentions that despite the possibility of high tide-induced minor tidal overflow this weekend, no hazardous marine weather is anticipated through Wednesday. Beachgoers should stay informed on the Beach Hazards Statement, as surf conditions might locally elevate due to longer-period northwest swells. Lastly, while Skywarn activation is not requested, the NWS encourages weather spotters to report significant weather conditions.
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