Riverside–San Bernardino is waking up to a chance of rain showers this morning, with a high near 66°F expected by afternoon—a few degrees cooler than average for early May.
The National Weather Service says scattered showers will continue through early morning, mostly affecting higher elevations in the San Bernardino and Riverside County mountains, where snow levels are hovering around 6,000 to 7,000 feet. Rainfall across the Inland Empire will be light—generally less than a tenth of an inch—with the best chance of showers before 11 AM. By afternoon, expect the clouds to break up into partly sunny skies with west winds gusting up to 25 mph, so secure any outdoor furniture or lightweight items on your patio.
If you’re planning a morning trip to Big Bear or Joshua Tree, bring a packable rain jacket just in case, especially if you’re heading to the higher elevations. Locally, the rain is too light to impact trails or outdoor recreation significantly, but the breeze will pick up, so dress in layers.
For baseball fans, the Los Angeles Angels take on the Chicago White Sox tomorrow, May 6th, at Angel Stadium—and you’re in luck weatherwise. Wednesday looks sunny with highs near 77°F, making it an excellent day for tailgating and catching the game. Grab a Los Angeles Angels jersey or Los Angeles Angels fitted cap to show your support, and you can find tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub if you’re looking to join the action.
Tonight and into Wednesday, conditions dry out completely. Wednesday will be noticeably warmer with mostly sunny skies and highs near 77°F—perfect for afternoon outdoor activities. The warming trend accelerates through next week, with forecasters expecting temperatures as much as 15 to 20 degrees above average for inland valleys and mountain slopes by early next week.
Since tonight and tomorrow morning might feel a bit damp and cool, this is an ideal time to fire up comfort food. A programmable slow cooker loaded with chili or beef stew will warm the house while you’re out, and an enameled cast iron Dutch oven works beautifully for a big pot of soup. You can order groceries on Amazon Fresh and have ingredients delivered to your door for tonight’s dinner.
Looking ahead: dry and warming through the rest of the week, with no rain expected. If you’ve been holding off on yard work or planning outdoor projects, Wednesday onward is your window—the warming trend and dry pattern make it ideal for spring maintenance across the Inland Empire.
Stay dry this morning, and enjoy the sunshine that follows.
