As the week progresses, San Diego and its surrounding counties are bracing for a mix of sunny skies and impending rainfall. NWS San Diego notes a warming trend starting today and running through Thursday, with temperatures for coastal areas reaching up to 73 degrees Fahrenheit and inland valleys heating up to 70 to 76 degrees. The mountain regions and high deserts are expected to experience a more significant warmth surge, potentially climbing locally to 10 degrees warmer than the previous coolness.
While the coastal slopes of the mountains may continue to feel gusty northeast winds of 35 mph or less this morning, there’s something to appreciate in the dryness and warmth that is about to rise for inland residents steadily. The forecast, courtesy of National Weather Service San Diego CA, anticipates Thursday to witness the peak of these conditions, with high temperatures reaching mid 70s to lower 80s for valleys, inland Orange County, and the lower deserts. Humidity levels are expected to fall dramatically on Thursday afternoon, particularly alarming to drop down to around 10 percent for the mountains, deserts, and inland valleys.
As we cast our eyes towards the weekend, a low-pressure system stirring off the Pacific Northwest is set to usher moisture toward California. Though the brunt of the rainfall will likely spare regions south of Point Conception, there’s a forecasted possibility for light to moderate rainfall from Saturday through Monday. It’s a gentle reminder that nature harbors its rhythms and tempests despite our comforts. Especially for the coastal mountain slopes, greater rainfall is expected, dwindling as one travels further south…