The National Weather Service in San Diego has indicated that changing weather patterns bring cooler temperatures and rain to the region. Today, readouts show that the coastal basin will hover in the 60s while mountain areas will experience temperatures in the 40s to near 50. The NWS San Diego forecasts light rain, concentrated mostly in the mountain regions and potentially spilling into the deserts if thunderstorms develop.
The rain is part of a cooling trend due to a low pressure system hanging over Southern California, resulting in below-average temperatures inland, at the coast, it’s nearly 5 degrees below normal, with a chilly forecast leading to record-tying projections in cities like Ramona and Borrego Springs, according to a forecast discussion by the National Weather Service. Although the rain is mostly light, there is potential for stronger storms in the high desert and Coachella Valley, which might bring nearly half an inch of rain per hour.
Mountainous and desert areas are also in for a treat, with a chance of thunderstorms into Monday evening, though the likelihood of showers will diminish by Tuesday. As the week progresses, a high-pressure system will lead to a warming trend, with temperatures expected to rise well above normal, pointing towards a hot week ahead for the high desert and the Inland Empire…