Overview
- The National Weather Service predicts a short-lived warmup beginning Tuesday with inland highs mostly in the low to mid‑80s and some interior valleys near 90 degrees.
- Coastal and bay shoreline areas will stay cooler with daytime highs in the mid‑60s to low‑70s and a likelihood of morning low clouds, patchy fog, and isolated drizzle.
- Onshore winds will increase Tuesday afternoon and evening with the strongest gusts expected at 20 to 30 mph along the coast, through gaps and passes, and in the northern Salinas Valley.
- Wednesday and Thursday are forecast to be the warmest days before a Pacific-driven cooldown starts Friday, returning temperatures to near or slightly below normal for the weekend.
- The contrast reflects a retreating marine layer that lets inland areas heat quickly while keeping the coast cool, which matters for outdoor events and can bring rapid temperature swings across short distances.