The National Weather Service in San Diego is forecasting a mixed bag in terms of temperatures and winds across various regions of Southern California through the remainder of this week. Coastal areas can expect a slight increase in heat, while mountainous and desert regions are set to experience cooler conditions, according to NWS San Diego. Highs today in the coastal areas will rest between 63 to 70 degrees, whereas inland Orange County and western valleys may bask in 68 to 73 degrees.
Coming into Thursday, most folks in the mountains and deserts will feel the chill with a minor temperature drop, whereas coastal areas and valleys edge up a few degrees. "Areas of gusty north winds" are expected to hit Thursday, particularly around the Cajon Pass, where they could reach 40 to 50 mph, as per the forecast by the NWS San Diego. Residents in San Diego County should brace for northeasterly winds on Friday, potentially gusting between 30 to 40 mph.
The weekend, however, looks bright as NWS San Diego predicts "warmer and dry" conditions from Saturday through Wednesday. In inland areas, the mercury will climb substantially above average starting Monday. The mountains, deserts, and inland valleys, in particular, may experience high temperatures, generally 12 to 18 degrees above the average curve.
As for the marine conditions, sailors and marine enthusiasts have nothing to fret about through Saturday, with no hazardous conditions anticipated, according to the Area Forecast Discussion details. Beach-goers, meanwhile, should note that surf heights are slated to die down after today, "Long-period west swell will ease somewhat today and tonight," but the risk for rip currents and challenging swim conditions remain for west-facing beaches this morning and afternoon.
The NWS San Diego advises that skies will mostly be clear apart from "SCT-BKN high clouds above 25,000 ft MSL" for mountain and desert regions. Even as the organization does not need Skywarn activation, it underscores that weather spotters play a crucial role by reporting any significant weather conditions that might arise.
