Cooler Conditions Expected This Week In San Diego County

SAN DIEGO, CA — Cooler weather is expected in San Diego County this week, with temperatures dropping more than 20 degrees Wednesday following a dangerous, record-setting heat wave that gripped the area.

Record high temperatures were reported Sunday in parts of San Diego County. It was 109 in Escondido, breaking the record for the day of 104 set in 1944. It was 110 in Ramona, breaking the record for the day of 103 set in 2018. It was 105 in Alpine, breaking the record for the day of 104 set in 1984. It was 108 in El Cajon, breaking the record for the day of 104 set in 1984.

San Diego Gas & Electric experienced several power outages during the weekend, with the causes still under investigation. The utility provider broke records for power usage, with 5,032 megawatts of demand at 6:45 p.m. within SDG&E's service area -- shattering the previous record of 4,890 megawatts set on Sept. 16, 2014.

"We understand how challenging it is to be without power during these extreme temperatures, and we deeply appreciate your patience and understanding," said Dana Golan, SDG&E's vice president of customer services. "Our dedicated field crews have been working non-stop to restore power as quickly and safely as possible and will continue to do so until everyone is fully restored."

Conditions will slowly cool this week, with downtown highs dropping to 75 on Wednesday, according to current forecasts.

Mountain areas were also experiencing extreme heat Sunday, with more bearable weather expected by Wednesday.

"Slight cooling will occur Monday, but temperatures will remain 10-15 degrees above normal. Much cooler Tuesday onward," the NWS said.

No hazardous marine weather conditions are expected through Thursday.

— City News Service