Sunny and Pleasant Today—Perfect for Outdoor Plans Before Winds Pick Up Thursday

Good news, neighbors! Today is shaping up to be one of those perfect Inland Empire days you’ve been waiting for. We’re looking at sunny skies, a high near 73°, and light southwest winds—basically textbook spring weather for getting outside and enjoying what this region does best.

Today’s Sweet Spot

This morning and afternoon are ideal for just about any outdoor activity. The National Weather Service notes that onshore flow will weaken today, meaning we’ll see steady, dry conditions without any rain concerns. Winds will stay light to moderate (0-15 mph with gusts to 25 mph), so you won’t have that annoying dust or debris swirling around—a welcome break if you’ve been dealing with recent wind events.

If you’ve been putting off yard work, today’s the day to mow the lawn or tackle landscaping projects. A cordless mower will make quick work of it without the hassle of gas or cords, and you’ll have perfect conditions to see what you’re doing.

Golfers, this is premium tee time weather. Clear skies, mild temps, and minimal wind make for excellent scoring conditions. Book a round through GolfNow before the afternoon fills up—you might even want to grab a golf rangefinder if you’ve been thinking about upgrading your game.

Wednesday: Even Warmer

Wednesday continues the nice trend with sunny skies and a high near 77°—right around our seasonal average. Still dry, still light winds. This is another excellent day for outdoor activities.

The Change: Thursday Winds Arrive

Here’s where the forecast gets interesting. Thursday brings stronger winds and cooler temperatures as a low-pressure system moves through the northern Rockies and Great Basin. Expect gusty southwest to west winds in the mountains and deserts reaching 35 to 45 mph, with a few degrees of cooling. Inland valleys like ours will see highs around 74° with noticeably breezier conditions. Clouds will also increase late Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

If you have loose patio furniture or outdoor items, secure them before Thursday arrives.

Grilling Tonight

With perfect weather today and tonight, fire up the propane grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. Clear skies and mild evening temps (dropping to 51°) make for ideal grilling conditions. A quality patio furniture set and propane grill are investments that pay dividends on days like these.

Looking Ahead

After Thursday’s windy spell, conditions improve again Friday through the weekend with offshore flow and warming temperatures. Next weekend looks particularly nice—potentially 5-10 degrees above average.

Bottom line: Don’t wait on outdoor plans. Get them done today and Wednesday. Thursday’s winds will make outdoor activities less enjoyable, so make hay while the sun shines.