A warming trend is expected next week that will see temperatures climb into the mid-80s in western Riverside County and the low-90s in the eastern area by Friday.
Sunday highs were expected to reach the mid-70s in downtown Riverside, Temecula and Hemet, while the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs were expected to reach the upper 70s.
“On Monday, temperatures will reach the low 80s in the inland valleys and lower deserts … anywhere from 8 to 15 degrees above seasonal averages,” the National Weather Service announced.
By Friday, those highs will be in the mid-to-upper 80s west of the mountains and in the low 90s in the lower deserts, 12 to 18 degrees above seasonal averages, forecasters added.
No rain is currently in the forecast for next week.