Warmer Weather Expected This Week In San Diego County

SAN DIEGO, CA — Dry and much warmer weather is expected this week for San Diego County, with the warmest conditions occurring by mid-week, forecasters said Monday.

Scattered showers are expected at the coast and northwest wind gusts up to 20 knots over coastal waters, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters said the downtown San Diego area will see sunny skies by Monday afternoon, with a high near 65.

The deserts are expected to be mostly clear and sunny, with highs reaching the upper 90s by mid-week. Mostly clear conditions are expected in the mountains, with highs in the low 70s to mid-80s.

Along the coast, partly cloudy conditions are expected this week, with daytime highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Inland valley areas are expected to see a mix of partly cloudy and clear conditions through Friday, with highs reaching the mid-80s.

Monday's San Diego surf forecast includes a high-risk rip current, with water temperature of 59 to 61 degrees, surf height from 3 to 5 feet and a mixed west swell from 280 degrees and south swell from 200 degrees.

— City News Service