Monday Showers & Gusty Winds Today, Then Sunshine Takes Over

Watch for scattered showers this afternoon, especially before 5 p.m., with gusty winds making it a breezy day across the Inland Empire. A low-pressure system moving eastward is bringing a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, though rainfall amounts will be light—less than a tenth of an inch for most of us. Southwest winds will gust up to 25 mph today, so don’t be surprised if you see some dust or loose items blowing around.

Today’s Game Plan

If you’re heading out this afternoon, grab a rain jacket or umbrella just in case—those afternoon storms could pop up quickly. It’s only 64 degrees, so layering is your friend. The good news? The National Weather Service forecasters are tracking a drying trend moving in from offshore through the afternoon, so we should see more peaks of sun as we head toward evening.

Skip the lawn mowing today. With gusty winds and potential moisture in the air, conditions aren’t ideal. Wait until Wednesday when we’ll have calmer, drier conditions.

If you’re planning an outdoor event or family gathering, consider holding off until tomorrow. Tonight will be partly cloudy and calmer, with lows around 47 degrees—a nice cool night for sleeping with the windows open.

The Rest of the Week Looks Great

Tuesday is your winner. Sunny skies, a high near 73 degrees, and calm winds (0 to 10 mph). This is the day to tackle yard work, plan a hike to Joshua Tree, or fire up the grill. Perfect spring weather.

Wednesday continues the trend with sunny conditions and a high near 76 degrees—even warmer and still dry. Elevated winds return by Thursday into Friday as a new weather system moves through the Great Basin, but it’ll stay far enough north to avoid major impacts. We might see temperatures drop about 5 degrees by then, but nothing dramatic.

Home & Gear Tips

With today’s winds and moisture, it’s a good reminder to check your gutters and downspouts. If you’ve been putting off installing gutter guards, this is a gentle nudge—they’ll save you headaches during our spring wind events and help water drain properly when those afternoon showers hit.

For anyone heading out this afternoon despite the rain chance, waterproof boots are worth having on hand for our region’s unpredictable weather. And if you’re planning weekend trips to the mountains or desert, a pop-up canopy tent is invaluable for unexpected showers.

Bottom Line

Today’s wet and windy—plan accordingly. But by Tuesday, we’re back to that beautiful Inland Empire spring weather we love. Enjoy the sunshine when it arrives, and don’t forget to water those gardens once the afternoon storms pass.

Stay safe out there, neighbors!