Showers, Thunderstorms Forecast Over San Diego Area Mountains, Deserts

SAN DIEGO, CA — Monsoon moisture was predicted to return to San Diego County Sunday and may remain in place for much of the week ahead, with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms in the mountains and the desert slopes each afternoon, the National Weather Service said.

Marine layer clouds were expected to remain in place Sunday over the coast and valleys, with coverage spreading about 25-30 miles inland.

High temperatures along the coast Sunday were predicted to be 71 to 76 degrees with overnight lows of 60 to 65. Highs in the western valleys were expected to be 77 to 82, and 87 to 92 near the foothills with overnight lows of around 62. Highs in the mountains were expected to be 86 to 93 with overnight lows of 62 to 69, and highs in the deserts were predicted to be 102 to 107 with overnight lows of 78 to 84.

Temperatures may run slightly below normal this week given the increased moisture in place, but it could feel muggier in the monsoon pattern.

No hazardous marine weather was expected through Thursday.

— City News Service