San Diego's weather is on the brink of change, with temperatures set to rise and monsoonal moisture making a comeback early next week. According to NWS San Diego, the upcoming week will see a drying and warming trend that will persist through Sunday, pushing temperatures to around 5 degrees above average.
The Area Forecast Discussion released by the National Weather Service outlines a detailed scenario for Southern California weather: "Chances for measurable rainfall are greatest for the San Bernardino Mountains and will fall to 10 percent today and 5 percent or less for Saturday and Sunday." With the coast experiencing mid 70s to lower 80s and the Inland Empire heating up to the mid 90s to 102, the lower deserts are expected to broil under 106 to 110 degrees.
Starting Monday, a gradual cooling trend will begin thanks to an increase in monsoonal moisture, bringing the high temperatures down by Thursday to near seasonal averages, or slightly below for some areas. "High temperatures on Monday of around 5 degrees above average will cool by Thursday to within a few degrees of average for most areas, to a few degrees below average for the mountains and lower deserts," states the same NWS discussion. Coastal areas will see a temperature range from the mid 70s to lower 80s, with the lower deserts simmering at a slightly cooler 100 to 105 degrees.
Residents should also prepare for potential thunderstorms as the week progresses, particularly in the mountains and deserts. "Chances for mainly afternoon and early evening thunderstorms for the mountains and deserts will return on Monday and continue through much of next week," correlates with reports from the weather discussion. Furthermore, beachgoers should take note of the high rip current risk due to elevated surf brought on by a long-period southerly swell expected Sunday through Monday.
No significant marine conditions are expected to impact the area through Tuesday, and the local Skywarn network will not be activated, though spotters are encouraged to report noteworthy weather occurrences. With the weather taking center stage next week, these forecasts help locals and visitors alike prepare for what the skies over Southern California have in store.
