Cooler, Drier, Gusty Conditions Expected for the Region This Week

With the weekend rain mostly gone, windy and drier conditions are expected for parts of San Diego County into next week.

The National Weather Service said Sunday that inland valley areas could see some moderate winds at the beginning of the week, with a mix of sunny and partly cloudy weather through the week and highs in the mid-70s.

Desert areas are expected to remain slightly cooler, with sunny conditions and highs hitting the mid-70s through the week. The mountains are expected to also see some cool weather through the week, with a mix of partly cloudy and sunny conditions and highs in the upper 50s to mid-60s.

However, the weekend rains did not damp down fire dangers.

“Santa Ana winds with sunnier conditions will come into the picture later today through the middle of the week. This will lead to elevated to near critical fire weather conditions as gusty northeast winds are expected,” the NWS said.

A wind advisory was in effect early Sunday for county deserts and mountains.

Additionally, a small craft advisory was also in effect Sunday morning for coastal waters from San Mateo Point to the border with Mexico extending 30 to 60 nautical miles out, including San Clemente Island.

Coastal San Diego will see light winds this week, with a mix of partly cloudy and sunny conditions by mid-week and highs reaching the mid-60s to low 70s.

Lingering light showers will diminish Sunday morning across the southern part of the county as trough of low pressure pushes to the east, according to the NWS.

Monday’s San Diego surf forecast includes a moderate-risk rip current, with surf height from 2 to 4 feet and mixed west swell from 280 degrees and south swell from 210 degrees.

Downtown San Diego on Sunday was expected to reach a high near 67, with light winds in the afternoon. Otherwise, mostly clear conditions, with a low around 51 and calm wind after midnight.

City News Service contributed to this report.