Riverside–San Bernardino is starting Wednesday mostly cloudy with a slight chance of light rain and a high near 68°F — well below late-May averages for the Inland Empire — so keep a layer handy and hold off on serious outdoor plans until the afternoon clears out.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service is tracking a deep marine layer — roughly 5,000 feet — that’s been squeezing out patchy drizzle since Tuesday evening. Any light rain should taper off by 11 AM PT, giving way to partly sunny skies by afternoon. Southwest winds will run 5–15 mph with gusts near 25 mph, enough to feel brisk along the Santa Ana River Trail or out at Fairmount Park. Up near Big Bear and across the San Bernardino Mountains, the situation is rougher — gusts of 40–50 mph and isolated 65 mph blasts through the passes, with temperatures running 20–25 degrees below average. Save the mountain trip for later in the week.
Best Window To Be Outside
Your opening is after noon PT. The marine layer thins, the drizzle is gone, and mid-60s sunshine with a manageable breeze is actually quite pleasant. Tuck a packable rain jacket into your bag for morning errands and you’re covered either way. Check out outdoor gear deals if you need to restock before the real heat arrives.
Rain and Wind Risk
No severe weather threats for the IE today — the Storm Prediction Center has no outlook for our area, and the Weather Prediction Center’s excessive rainfall concerns are focused on Texas and the Gulf Coast. This is a soft marine layer day, not a storm day. Evening plans around the Mission Inn district should be fine, just expect cooler air and possible mist through early evening.
Events This Week: Dodgers, Pitbull & Maná
Thursday, May 28 — Dodgers vs. Rockies at Dodger Stadium: High near 70°F and mostly sunny skies make for solid tailgating weather. Gear up with a Los Angeles Dodgers jersey and a Los Angeles Dodgers fitted cap. Check Dodger Stadium game-day weather and conditions and Get tickets on SeatGeek before first pitch.
Friday, May 29 — Pitbull at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre: Evening weather looks cooperative as the marine layer eases. Grab a Pitbull t-shirt or Pitbull hoodie for the show and Find tickets on StubHub if you’re still deciding.
Sunday, May 31 — Maná: Vivir Sin Aire Tour at Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs: The desert will be warming by the weekend. Get tickets on SeatGeek and plan layers for the temperature swing between afternoon and showtime.
Dinner Tonight: Slow-Cooker Comfort
Cool and drizzly Wednesday calls for something warming with zero effort. Load a programmable slow cooker with chili, beef stew, or tortilla soup before you leave the house — it’ll be ready at dinner. If you prefer stovetop, an enameled cast iron Dutch oven is perfect for a rich, thick stew. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Thursday warms slightly to near 70°F with a brief morning rain chance before clearing by midday. The marine layer then begins retreating — expect improving afternoons Friday and through the weekend. The bigger story is next week: the National Weather Service forecasts Inland Empire highs climbing into the 90s by Wednesday, May 3, running 8–12 degrees above average, with lower desert locations approaching 110°F. If a weekend round of golf is on your radar before the heat locks in, the Callaway Big Bertha 23 Fairway Wood deal at $150 is worth a look while conditions are still comfortable.
