Southern California Braces for Dry Conditions and Slight Temperature Shifts, Week May End with Rain Chances

Residents of Southern California are looking at another stretch of dry weather, with temperatures forecasted to shift slightly as the week unfolds. Data from

NWS San Diego

indicates temperatures ranging for Saturday, from the mid-60s along the coast up to the high 70s in some inland valleys, while a slight cooling trend is expected as the week begins.

According to the

Area Forecast Discussion

by NWS San Diego, “Dry weather will continue through most of next week,” with a weak onshore flow bringing coastal low clouds and fog starting Sunday night. Areas like Oceanside Airport, Ramona Airport, and Apple Valley experienced chilly temperatures early in the morning, dropping as low as 28 degrees at the Mojave River at Apple Valley at 4 AM, despite higher elevations nearby reporting considerably warmer temperatures. Moving into mid-week, a weak ridge and weak offshore flow are expected to bring in warmer weather.

The shortwave approaching off the coast should not cause much stir as it shifts east, bringing only slight increases in total precipitable water without significant dynamics. “Without significant dynamics, it would be highly unlikely to get any precip from this system,”

NWS San Diego reported

, explaining the absence of rain from the forecast for Monday night. However, the region might see some change by the end of next week, with the potential for rain Friday night and Saturday, grounded in ensemble solutions from GEFS/EPS, which report a moderate chance for measurable rain during that time frame.

For those taking to the skies, the marine conditions look largely favorable. “VFR with mostly clear skies today and tonight,” was noted by

NWS

, with only stronger northwest winds anticipated late Monday afternoon through early Tuesday that could present challenges near San Clemente Island with gusts around 20 knots. A frost advisory remains in effect until 9 AM PST Saturday for Apple and Lucerne Valleys, signaling chilly nights ahead for those inland areas.

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