Riverside–San Bernardino is in for a warm, sunny Wednesday with a high near 90°F — one of the last fully hot days before a meaningful cooling trend arrives later this week. If you’ve got outdoor plans, today is the day to execute them.
Today’s Setup
After a partly cloudy overnight with a low around 65°F, Wednesday clears quickly under full sunshine. West winds build to 0 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph by afternoon. The National Weather Service flagged a slight chance of morning showers and thunderstorms for the San Bernardino County mountains and deserts early today, but drying conditions take over for the whole region this afternoon. Down in the valley — Riverside, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga — it’s dry and sunny all day with temperatures peaking near 90°F.
Best Window To Be Outside
Morning is the sweet spot. Get your golf round or fishing trip in before noon. Anglers at Lake Perris, Lake Skinner, or Silverwood Lake will find calm winds and clear skies through mid-morning — textbook conditions for a good bite. A fishing hat with neck flap is a must out there; the Inland Empire sun hits hard with zero cloud cover. Check out this week’s Plano Double-Sided Tackle Box for just $14 and browse more outdoor gear deals while you’re at it. Afternoon winds reach 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph, so plan accordingly if you’re on the water.
Angels at Angel Stadium Tonight — vs. Baltimore Orioles
The Los Angeles Angels host the Baltimore Orioles tonight at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, and the weather is as good as it gets. Clear skies, temps easing from the upper 80s at first pitch into the comfortable mid-70s by the late innings, with a steady westerly breeze. Get tickets on SeatGeek and show up ready in a Los Angeles Angels jersey and a Los Angeles Angels fitted cap. The Halos also host the Athletics on Saturday, June 27, just as the weekend’s cooler air settles in — should be an even more comfortable evening at the ballpark.
Rain, Wind, or Heat Risk
No significant hazards for the Inland Empire valleys today. The slight mountain and desert storm risk from early this morning clears out this afternoon. Afternoon gusts up to 25 mph are worth noting if you’re on a boat or working outdoors for hours. Air quality can tick up on gusty afternoons across the valley — a quick check on your local AQI before extended time outside is always smart this time of year.
Tonight’s Dinner: Fire Up the Grill
Near 90°F and not a cloud in sight — this is prime grilling weather. Fire up burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob for a classic Inland Empire summer cookout. An instant-read meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of every cut, and a grill brush and scraper set keeps your grates clean all season long. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s cookout delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Thursday starts with patchy fog before 8 AM, then clears to sunny skies with a more comfortable high near 86°F as stronger onshore flow arrives from a low-pressure system pushing south off the Pacific Northwest coast. The National Weather Service forecasts a continued cooling trend through the weekend — Friday could run 5 to 10 degrees below average, with Sunday potentially near the coolest readings for this date in recent memory. The marine layer will push well inland by Saturday morning. Enjoy today’s warmth while it lasts; early next week warms back up, though temperatures are expected to remain below seasonal averages.
Planning ahead: the Don Toliver: Octane Tour rolls into Pechanga Arena San Diego on Tuesday, June 30 — a solid road trip from the IE for a Tuesday night out. Find tickets on StubHub and snag a Don Toliver t-shirt before showtime.
