Relief in Sight: Cooling Trend and Potential for Rain Headed to Southern California

After a weekend of unusually high temperatures, a cool change is on its way to Southern California thanks to an approaching low-pressure system, according to a National Weather Service San Diego forecast. Yesterday, inland areas were still experiencing a moderate HeatRisk and scorchers in the low deserts, with temperatures between 102 and 106 degrees. As reported by NWS San Diego, Coastal areas had milder temperatures ranging from 72 to 84 degrees.

However, the heat is about to break, as this low pressure asserts itself more forcefully. “A substantial cooling trend begins today, and especially tomorrow,” the National Weather Service in San Diego states. Gusty winds are expected to sweep through the mountains and deserts from Monday to Tuesday, potentially creating blow-dust conditions and necessitating wind advisories in several areas. Temperatures are also set to decline sharply, with inland valleys expected to experience a drop of about 20 to 25 degrees from Sunday’s highs.

The cooling also creates a chance for some precipitation. According to the same source, Monday night into Tuesday morning could even see some drizzle or light rain in coastal, inland, and mountain areas. This is as the deep marine layer makes a return, a typical marker of May in California. By Tuesday, the Inland Empire may only reach the low to mid-60s, a notable decrease from the past weekend’s high heat…

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