San Diegans can let out a sigh of relief from the grip of the summer heat wave, as forecasts reveal a refreshing change in the weather pattern over the weekend. According to the National Weather Service San Diego, temperatures will be pleasantly cooler, dipping 10 to 15 degrees below the seasonal average, making it a rare but welcome cool July day for the region.
The Area Forecast Discussion indicates that a trough of low pressure is to thank for the cooler conditions that will persist through this weekend. This break from the scorching summer temperatures results from the high-pressure conditions currently dominating the area. Despite the climbing degrees set to return slowly over the coming week, Sunday promises a slight uptick in warmth before cooler weather makes an encore on Tuesday.
For those spending their time closer to the coast, low clouds accompanying the marine layer are expected to obscure the morning skies before clearing away later in the day. The clouds will reconvene as nighttime falls, gracing the valleys and coastlines again with their cool embrace. The marine layer's persistence can be seen as a maritime lullaby, wrapping itself along the mountains and deserts, ensuring clear skies and persistent VFR conditions for aviation operations.
No significant marine hazards or Skywarn activations are on the horizon through Wednesday, providing a calm stretch for sailors and weather enthusiasts alike. While the weekend sails by with gentle breezes and cooler temperatures, the National Weather Service San Diego anticipates a slow return to normal summer heat as the trough of low pressure gives way to an encroaching high-pressure system from the desert southwest. Even as the mercury inches upwards, monsoonal moisture stays away, prophesying clear skies for mountain and desert towns.
