San Diegans might want to pack a light jacket and keep the umbrella handy as we head into the weekend. According to the National Weather Service San Diego, a cool system from the Gulf of Alaska is making its way down the west coast, possibly bringing light rain to the coastal regions but leaving Orange County on the dry side. The chances of the Inland Empire getting any measurable precipitation are slimmer, with expected totals less than 0.05 inches for most areas that see rain.
In a more detailed forecast, the National Weather Service has reported that temperatures would see “little change” today, with the coast and valleys experiencing cooler, cloudier, and windier conditions over the weekend. “There will be stronger and gusty southwest to west winds for the deserts onto the desert slopes of the mountains for Saturday afternoon into Saturday night,” according to their latest Area Forecast Discussion. Outdoor enthusiasts and residents in these areas should anticipate wind gusts potentially hitting 50 to 60 mph, with some isolated gusts reaching 70 mph.
In the inland regions, Saturday’s temperatures will be considerably cooler than usual, dropping 8 to 12 degrees in the mountain areas, valleys, and high desert. Temperatures near the coast are expected to hover in the lower 60s, while the lower deserts might experience the mid-80s to lower 90s. Come Sunday, a slight warming trend begins, but the high winds will continue to be a factor, with forecasted gusts reaching up to 65 mph in certain areas…