As Southern California embraces another sunlit December day, the National Weather Service San Diego has forecasted a temperate gamut with coastal areas hitting 61 to 66 degrees today. According to NWS San Diego, Monday promises additional warmth, climbing to the 63 to 69 range. Santa Ana winds are slated to sweep through mid-week, scaling up to gusts between 30 to 50 MPH across the region’s mountains and valleys, intensifying the perennial dialogue around wildland fire risks and the diligence it demands from residents and responders alike.