Gusty Winds and Cooler Weather to Start the Week in San Diego, Warming Up by Weekend

Race Day Live (San Diego, CA) –  For most of San Diego County this week, gusty gusts and a cooling trend are forecast; mid-week moderate to severe winds are likely to develop.

Forecasters predicted Sunday that likely gradual warming throughout the end of the week will follow. For county highlands and valleys, a strong wind watch will be in force Tuesday evening until late Wednesday.

With highs in the mid-60s, Coastal San Diego will experience generally sunny and clear days during the week. Inland valleys should expect low to mid-70s highs and mixed partly cloudy and sunny conditions throughout the week.

Mountains are anticipated to see sunny, windy conditions with mid-50s to low 60s highs.

“There is a 60 percent chance of wind gusts 50 mph or greater below the passes and canyons and adjacent foothills on Tuesday, increasing to 70 percent on Wednesday,” the NWS said.

“For temperatures, Tuesday and Wednesday will be relatively cool with highs near to slightly below normal for most areas, and as much as 5-10 degrees below normal in the mountains. Warmer Thursday and Friday with highs a few degrees above normal.”

For the mountains, foothills, and areas of valleys, the NWS advised, the winds and low humidity indicate that critical fire weather conditions are likely later in the week.

With surf from 2 to 4 feet and west swell from 280 degrees, Monday’s San Diego surf prediction features a moderate-risk rip current.

Forecasters predicted late Tuesday into Wednesday offshore winds could intensify and cause turbulent and dangerous conditions. At least early Tuesday, no dangerous sea conditions are forecast.

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