San Diegans can expect typical summer weather this weekend, with temperatures hovering around seasonal averages for this time of year. Coastal areas are forecasted to experience highs between 72 and 80 degrees, while further inland, valley regions may see temperatures ranging from 85 to 96 degrees, according to the National Weather Service San Diego.
The NWS San Diego also reports a consistent weather pattern through Tuesday, with "night and morning low clouds each day along the coast and western valleys." However, an upward temperature shift may occur mid-week as "high pressure over the Desert Southwest may strengthen," leading to warmth about 5 to 10 degrees above the norm away from the coast. Despite the heat, precipitation chances remain conspicuously absent, staying below a meager 10%.
Those heading to the mountains or deserts over the weekend should be ready for more intense heat; the high desert areas could sizzle with temperatures hitting the 95 to 101 degree range. The low desert, meanwhile, could boil, with the mercury set to skyrocket to between 107 and 110 degrees. Sea breezes are anticipated in the afternoons, offering some respite from the heat, particularly through the passes.
An upper-level high is expected to relocate over NM/AZ during the second half of the week. This movement may usher in more significant warming for Wednesday through Friday, especially for inland areas, with temperatures potentially breaching the 100-degree mark in many parts of San Diego County, as the National Weather Service San Diego reports. In fact, by next Thursday, the chance of high temperatures topping 100 degrees is at a striking 60% for inland valleys, and even higher, between 70-90%, in the Inland Empire.
Regarding the marine forecast, no hazardous conditions are anticipated through Monday, making for smooth sailing for seafarers. Beach-goers are also unlikely to experience significant disruptions, aside from small water level fluctuations that persist from a waning tsunami. Meanwhile, the local Skywarn network is not slated for activation, yet spotters are urged to report any substantial weather conditions they might observe.
