Cooler Temperatures Expected in Riverside County

Somewhat cooler temperatures are expected across Riverside County today ahead of a low-pressure system that will bring a chance of rain later this week.

On Monday, the mercury rose well into the 90s in Riverside County, but the unseasonably high temperatures weren’t enough to set any records.

Isolated rain showers also developed over southwestern portions of Riverside County, but chances for heavier precipitation in the form of thunderstorms will increase over the next few days, according to the National Weather Service.

“Temperatures will begin to cool today and most areas are expected to have high temperatures a few degrees lower than Monday,’’ according to the weather service. “The gradual cooling is expected to continue into the weekend
with high temperatures falling to around average.’’

Today, partly cloudy conditions and light winds are in the forecast along with high temperatures of 90 to 95 degrees in the valleys around Riverside, 81 to 87 degrees in the mountains, 94 to 99 degrees for the San Gorgonio Pass and around 99 in the Coachella Valley.

Wednesday through Saturday, even lower temperatures are expected along with a chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms as a low-pressure system slowly moves inland, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters said temperatures should gradually sink back into the normal range by the end of the week.

By City News Service

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