Riverside–San Bernardino kicks off Saturday, May 23 under clearing skies with a high near 82°F — a near-perfect late-May day before a cooler Memorial Day pattern arrives. Get outside while conditions are this good; check outdoor gear deals to prep for the season.
Today’s Setup
A marine layer spread inland overnight, blanketing the western IE valleys in clouds through early morning. The National Weather Service expects those clouds to retreat toward the coast by late morning, giving way to mostly sunny skies by midday. West winds build to 0–15 mph with gusts reaching 25 mph this afternoon. Rain chances are essentially zero — enjoy it.
Allergy Watch
Those afternoon westerly gusts will stir up pollen across the valley floor. If you’re allergy-sensitive, plan outdoor exercise before 10 AM when winds are calm. Indoors, a HEPA air purifier helps filter what the breeze carries through your doors and windows.
Best Window To Be Outside
Your prime window is 10 AM to 5 PM. Box Springs Mountain Reserve, the Santa Ana River Trail, and the drive up to Big Bear are all calling. Pack a hard cooler 52 quart loaded with cold drinks — 82°F and breezy is ideal day-trip weather. If you’ll be in direct sun for hours, the UPF 50+ Fishing Shirts for $6.50 is a deal worth grabbing before you head out.
Game Day — Angels vs. Rangers at Angel Stadium (Sunday, May 24)
Sunday mirrors today: mostly sunny, high near 81°F, west winds with gusts to 25 mph. Perfect conditions for the Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium on Sunday, May 24. Tailgating under the Anaheim palms will be comfortable — arrive early and make an afternoon of it. Gear up with a Los Angeles Angels jersey or Los Angeles Angels fitted cap before the first pitch. Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub if you still need seats. The LA Galaxy also host Houston Dynamo FC at Dignity Health Sports Park that same afternoon for soccer fans.
Rain, Wind, Or Fire Risk
No severe weather for our area this weekend. The Storm Prediction Center has no convective outlook for the Inland Empire, and the WPC’s excessive rainfall concerns are focused on eastern Texas and Louisiana — not Southern California. Wind gusts to 25 mph in dry, fire-prone corridors always warrant awareness; avoid any outdoor burning Saturday afternoon.
Dinner Tonight
A breezy 82°F evening calls for something easy — pasta primavera or a quick veggie stir-fry hits the spot. If you’d rather fire up the smoker, our guide to smoking tri-tip like brisket makes a budget cut taste like the real thing. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Sunday holds steady (high near 81°F, mostly sunny). Then Memorial Day flips the script: the National Weather Service forecasts highs running 3–7 degrees below normal for the mountains and valleys, with the marine layer deepening and a small potential for morning drizzle. It won’t be pool or beach weather on Monday. Lock in outdoor plans for this weekend. And if you want to close out the long weekend with some energy, Pitbull heads to North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on May 29 — snag a Pitbull t-shirt and Get tickets on SeatGeek while they’re still available.
