The latest weather forecast from the National Weather Service San Diego indicates a warm trend for Southern California in the coming days. According to NWS San Diego, temperatures will continue to warm up, hitting their peak on Friday, marking it the warmest day of the week. A slight cooldown is anticipated on Saturday, yet temperatures will remain well above the seasonal average.
Specifically, the Area Forecast Discussion released by NWS San Diego observes that high temperatures will "slowly warm through to as much as 10 to 15 degrees above average for the valleys and inland coastal areas." Weak offshore winds are expected to persist across the region through Saturday, with gusts of 35 to 45 mph. The upcoming weather conditions also suggest potentially planning for gustier winds the next Wednesday and Thursday.
Residents in the valleys and inland coastal areas can expect Saturday highs to range from the 70s near the coast to the mid-80s in the valleys, with the lower deserts around 80. However, a cooler turn is forecasted for Sunday and Monday, even though temperatures will still remain higher than average.
The long-term outlook hints at the strengthening of high pressure over California, which could lead to significantly warmer conditions mid-week. "High temperatures for next Wednesday could be 12 to 18 degrees above average for the coast and valleys," notes NWS San Diego. Additionally, aviation and marine conditions remain unaffected, with VFR conditions expected to continue and no hazardous marine conditions anticipated through Monday.
Beachgoers should, however, be wary of "elevated surf will combine with the high tide Friday morning to increase the risk of strong rip currents and minor tidal overflow," as reported by NWS San Diego. In the meantime, Skywarn activation has not been requested, but spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.
