A gull flies by the OB tree on Christmas Eve. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)
High pressure will keep San Diego County dry and warmer than normal through Friday, with cooler temperatures arriving this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
High temperatures Tuesday are expected to reach 71 near the coast, 72 to 76 inland, 74 to 78 in the western valleys, 77 to 82 near the foothills, 70 to 78 in the mountains and 81 to 84 in the deserts.
Night and morning low clouds and fog will persist along the coast, reaching farther inland by Friday through Sunday.
Onshore flow returns Friday into the weekend, bringing a gradual cooldown, though temperatures will remain above average, which seems to be the song of the season, the NWS said.
Temperatures may rise again early next week before a possible West Coast storm brings a chance of rain around Christmas, forecasters said.
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