Warming weather gives way to weekend cooling, possible light showers

A cloud reflection after rain in Balboa Park File photo by Chris Stone Dry and warmer conditions were expected throughout the county through Friday then cooler and windy weather accompanied by practicable light showers over the weekend forecasters declared on Thursday Highs in San Diego are expected to be in the mid-to-high s through the weekend with lows in the mid- s Stronger and gusty west winds are expected in the mountains and deserts through Saturday afternoon into Sunday The strongest winds are expected on Saturday afternoon and evening with gusts from to mph There could be a few light rain on Friday night the National Weather Arrangement revealed The bulk likely time for precipitation is on Saturday night with the largest part likely location for San Diego County from the coast to the mountains NWS San Diego commented in a discussion Largest part amounts are expected to be light with chances for one-tenth inch or more of rainfall ranging from around percent near the coast to to percent on the coastal slopes of the mountains Marine forecasters reported stronger winds and higher seas are expected late Saturday into Sunday possibly leading to hazardous boating conditions in the outer coastal waters Winds and waves should gradually subside later Sunday into Monday No hazardous marine conditions are expected Thursday through Saturday Dry weather will follow for next week Warming will begin on Monday and continue on Tuesday and Wednesday with high temperatures as much as to degrees above average on Wednesday for the coast and valleys the NWS announced Friday s San Diego surf forecast includes a low-risk rip current with surf from to feet sets to feet and mixed swell from and degrees City News Provision contributed to this review