According to the latest report from the National Weather Service in San Diego, temperatures across Southern California are expected to rise gradually over the coming days. As we cruise towards the weekend, the region is bracing itself to experience a transition from cooler climes to substantially more scorching settings, especially in inland areas where thermometers are projected to read from 5 to 10 degrees below average today, upscaling to about 5 degrees above average by Sunday.
The familiar marine layer, a hallmark of early mornings along the coast, has recently been about 2500 to 3000 feet deep. However, forecasters anticipate it will start to recede to around 2000 feet by Thursday. This meteorological shift should limit the spread of coastal low clouds and morning fog, keeping them confined strictly to nearer the western valleys. While inland regions are set to heat up quickly, coastal spots will observe this trend at a more measured pace.
For avid beachgoers and sea-faring enthusiasts, the skies will clear by early afternoon with the marine layer drawing back to the coasts between 16-19z today. The National Weather Service San Diego outlines, "Clear skies and largely unrestricted VIS through Wednesday morning," ensuring outdoorsy types can plan activities without much concern for weather disruptions. Aviation and marine activities, too, should run smoothly as pilots can expect "Clear skies and largely unrestricted VIS through Wednesday morning," and sailors can sail worry-free with no hazardous marine conditions forecasted through Friday.
By the weekend, beachside residents and inland dwellers alike will feel the warmth, with temperatures of "lower to mid 70s near the coast to upper 80s to mid 90s for the Inland Empire with 108 to 112 for the lower deserts," as predicted by the National Weather Service. Those planning outdoor jaunts might wish to start earlier in the day for a more temperate experience, or, alternatively, perfectly sun-seekers can fully immerse themselves in the midday heat.
