Riverside–San Bernardino, CA is waking up Tuesday under clear skies with a comfortable low of 62°F, on its way to a sunny high near 83°F — a welcome 6 to 12 degree cooldown from Monday’s punishing heat that pushed Inland Empire valleys into the upper 90s. Get outside and breathe a little easier today.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service is calling for sunny skies across the Inland Empire with west winds building to 0–15 mph and gusting as high as 25 mph through the afternoon. According to the NWS San Diego forecast discussion, a shortwave trough is weakening and nudging the upper-level ridge east — that’s what’s pulling temperatures back toward seasonal norms. Overnight brings partly cloudy skies and lows around 57°F, with the breeze sticking around.
Best Window To Be Outside
Early morning is your sweet spot. The Santa Ana River Trail, Mount Rubidoux Park, and Box Springs Mountain Reserve are all excellent from 7–10 AM before afternoon winds kick up. Heading to Lake Perris for a paddle or some bass fishing? Go before noon — those 25 mph afternoon gusts can make open water choppy and uncomfortable. If you’re thinking about upgrading your gear before summer, take a look at the best fishing kayaks under $1,000 while prices are still reasonable.
Allergy Watch
Windy, warm days like today are a nightmare for allergy sufferers across the Inland Empire. Afternoon gusts push tree and grass pollen through every open window. Pack an allergy relief nasal spray before you head out, and consider running a HEPA air purifier at home rather than cracking the windows — that 25 mph breeze will push allergens straight through your screens.
Dodgers This Week: Ideal Gameday Conditions
Inland Empire Dodger fans, this is your week. The Dodgers vs. Giants series at Dodger Stadium runs Wednesday through Friday, May 13–15. Wednesday’s game looks ideal — mostly sunny, high near 80°F, light winds. Pack a Los Angeles Dodgers fitted cap for the afternoon sun and pull on a Los Angeles Dodgers jersey to rep the blue properly. Find tickets on StubHub before the Dodgers-Giants rivalry crowd snaps them up.
Also worth the drive: P!NK headlines the Curebound Concert for Cures at Petco Park in San Diego on Friday, May 15. Great cause, big show — Get tickets on SeatGeek while seats last.
Dinner Tonight
Mild evenings like this one are perfect for keeping things simple — a stir-fry with fresh vegetables or a pasta primavera comes together in 20 minutes and doesn’t heat up the kitchen. Or fire up the smoker while conditions are calm; the Smoke Tri-Tip Like Brisket guide breaks down a $10 hack that makes tri-tip taste low-and-slow brisket-style. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything delivered by dinnertime.
Next Few Days
The mild stretch continues Wednesday and Thursday — highs near 80°F, morning clouds in the valleys, breezy afternoons. The NWS expects a gradual warmup by Friday and Saturday, with highs running 5 to 10 degrees above average. Enjoy the comfortable middle of this week; the heat returns by the weekend.
