As San Diego basks in a surprisingly temperate summer, the National Weather Service's latest forecasts suggest we're in for a slight cooling trend followed by a warm-up heading into next week. According to NWS San Diego, coastal and inland areas can expect a dip in temperatures on Saturday with highs ranging from the low 70s near the coast to the mid-80s in parts of the Inland Empire, and triple digits remaining a persisting concern for the low desert areas.
By Sunday, however, a subtle shift in the weather narrative takes shape with temperatures climbing a few degrees, hinting at the gradual warming expected through the following Thursday. While low coastal clouds look to shadow the western valleys in the dead of night, monsoonal moisture could add some unpredictability, with possible drizzle making a cameo appearance in coastal areas.
Residents of the extreme southwestern California counties, including Orange, San Diego, Western Riverside, and Southwestern San Bernardino, observed the marine layer dig a respectable 2,500 feet through Saturday, according to the Area Forecast Discussion by NWS San Diego. But don't hold onto your parkas just yet, as the marine stratum will shrink to a slim 1,500 feet mid-next week, with only the most western valleys catching a glimpse of these early morning coastal low clouds.
For those venturing out to the Pacific, NWS San Diego indicates that no hazardous marine conditions are on the horizon through Wednesday, a green light for mariners and beach-goers alike. However, caution is still advised as diminishing surf will yield sets up to 5 feet today, presenting a higher risk for rip currents as these powerful ocean forces relent over the weekend.
Aviators and sky watchers are given the all-clear for the weekend. The mountain and desert regions are expected to maintain mostly clear skies, allowing for uninterrupted VFR (Visual Flight Rules) conditions through Friday and Saturday. In closing, NWS San Diego is not calling for Skywarn activation. Still, it keeps the door open for weather spotters to report noteworthy conditions, sustaining the local community's collaborative spirit in weather tracking.
