Riverside–San Bernardino kicks off Juneteenth with mostly sunny skies and a comfortable high near 82°F — one of the nicer early-summer days in the Inland Empire this week, and a perfect excuse to spend time outside.
Today’s Setup
An upper-level trough off the West Coast is holding temperatures a few degrees below the June average, according to the National Weather Service San Diego office. The marine layer is running about 3,000 feet deep this morning, so Moreno Valley and Box Springs Mountain areas may see some coastal haze early — it clears well before noon. West winds run 0 to 10 mph with gusts to 20 mph this afternoon. No rain, no drama.
Best Window To Be Outside
All day is genuinely good. Morning golfers at Jurupa Hills Country Club or Canyon Crest Country Club get ideal conditions: cool air, calm winds, and sunshine by 10 AM. A golf bag stand lightweight is worth packing if you’re hitting courses this weekend. By evening, Fairmount Park is a perfect Juneteenth picnic spot as temps slide back toward the upper 50s at sunset.
Wind Alert: Mountain and Desert Pass
The National Weather Service San Diego office is flagging gusty westerly winds this afternoon in the mountains and deserts — 30 to 40 mph, with gusts near 55 mph in the Coachella Valley near San Gorgonio Pass. If you’re driving I-10 east of Banning or Highway 62, take extra care with high-profile vehicles this afternoon and evening. The onshore flow weakens overnight.
Dodgers at the Stadium This Weekend
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Baltimore Orioles at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21. See our Dodger Stadium gameday forecast — Saturday has patchy coastal fog clearing before 11 AM, then mostly sunny for tailgating. Load a hard cooler 52 quart for the parking lot, wear your Los Angeles Dodgers jersey or Los Angeles Dodgers fitted cap, and Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub if you’re still shopping for seats.
Grill It Tonight
Juneteenth BBQ weather doesn’t get much better than this. Fire up burgers, chicken thighs, or a rack of ribs — an instant-read meat thermometer nails doneness every time, and a grill brush and scraper set gets the grates ready fast. Need supplies? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything delivered before dinner. The 2-Person Intex Floating Lounge with Cooler for just $24 is also a great grab for weekend lake trips, and a dog splash pad keeps the pups cool while the grill runs hot.
Next Few Days
Saturday holds at 81°F with morning fog clearing by 11 AM — still a great day to browse outdoor gear deals and prep for Sunday’s 83°F afternoon. After that, the National Weather Service is forecasting a significant warming trend Monday through mid-week as a ridge of high pressure builds along the coast. Moderate heat risk is possible for the inland valleys, with major heat risk for the deserts. A portable misting fan for your patio will earn its keep fast. Consider a Big Bear Lake day trip this weekend while the temperatures are still comfortable before that heat settles in.
