Warming Trend to Keep Autumn at Bay for a Few More Days

A warming trend should keep fall weather away for at least a few more days, forecasters said Friday. The reprieve means warmer temperatures and more sunshine throughout the weekend, said Wilbur Shigehara of the National Weather Service in San Diego. “It should be sunny and warm this weekend, nice for all outdoor activities,” he said.

A high-pressure system from Arizona and New Mexico is responsible for the trend, Shigehara said, which will push temperatures throughout San Diego County a few degrees higher than normal for this time of year.

Highs in the coastal areas, including downtown, will range from 75 to 85 Saturday and Sunday. The normal high for this time of year is 74.6 degrees, Shigehara said. Lows will be from 60 to 65.

The higher temperatures should decrease the late-night and early-morning fog that blanketed the county earlier this week. Shigehara said he expects the fog to be limited to the early morning over the weekend.

Temperatures at the beaches will reach highs of between 69 and 75 on Saturday and Sunday, Shigehara said. Swimmers and surfers can expect a water temperature of 66 degrees and surf of 2 feet.

Inland areas will see highs in the middle 80s to lower 90s and lows from 53 to 62, Shigehara said. The mountains should have particularly pleasant weather, he said, with highs of 78 to 88 and plenty of sunshine. Lows will be in the 40s. The deserts are expected to have highs of up to 110 degrees, with lows in the 60s.