It’s a classic coastal conundrum for the Bay Area as winds pick up and breezy conditions are forecasted to sweep through the mountain and desert regions. According to NWS San Diego, the gusts could hit anywhere from 30 to 40 mph, with some areas potentially seeing spikes up to 55 mph.
For those hanging closer to the coast, the temperatures are taking a mild dip, with coastal areas ranging between 66 and 71 degrees. A slight warm-up is anticipated for Monday, reaching 67 to 74 degrees. In the meantime, the inland valleys and desert regions are bracing for a hike in the heat, anticipating highs pressing towards 81 degrees today and the low desert creeping up to a sizzling 99 degrees.
Meanwhile, the marine layer refuses to take the hint that it might have overstayed its welcome. It’s shallower than yesterday but still spreading its foggy fingers inland, reducing visibility in certain intersections of cloud and terrain. “Gusty westerly winds continue in the mtns and on adjacent desert slopes, with localized gusts of 35-50 mph in the favored mtn passes,” reports National Weather Service San Diego, CA…