Riverside–San Bernardino is waking up Tuesday under patchy fog, but don’t cancel your outdoor plans — skies clear by 11 AM and temperatures climb to a high near 84°F, making this one of the nicest afternoons the Inland Empire will see all week.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service says morning fog will burn off across the valley floors by 11 AM, including areas around downtown Riverside and the UC Riverside campus, giving way to mostly sunny skies through the afternoon. West winds stay gentle at 0 to 10 mph with occasional gusts up to 20 mph — enough to feel refreshing, not enough to ruin anything. Tonight stays mostly clear with a low near 58°F before patchy fog drifts back in after 5 AM.
Best Window To Be Outside
Your prime window is 11 AM to 7 PM. Golfers, this mid-week round is a gift — Fairmount Park and courses around Redlands will play beautifully with mild temps and a light breeze. A golf polo shirt men won’t overheat you, and rain odds are zero. Hikers eyeing Box Springs Mountain Reserve or the trails above San Bernardino will find similar calm, clear conditions once the fog clears.
Rain, Wind, or Heat Risk
No rain and no severe weather alerts for the Inland Empire today. The warming trend, however, is real. The National Weather Service forecasts a steady climb through Thursday, when the Inland Empire could reach the mid-80s to mid-90s — running 5 to 10 degrees above average in the mountains and deserts. A low pressure system moving into the western states then triggers a cooling trend from Friday through the weekend, which is welcome news if you’re planning a Big Bear or Joshua Tree getaway. Keep an eye on conditions as Thursday’s heat could elevate fire weather risk in the region’s wildfire corridors.
Angels Baseball at Angel Stadium This Week
The Los Angeles Angels host the Colorado Rockies at Angel Stadium on Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4. Wednesday’s game-day high hits near 88°F, and Thursday climbs to 90°F — both are warm outdoor afternoon-into-evening games, so wear something breathable and bring water. Show up in a Los Angeles Angels jersey or a Los Angeles Angels fitted cap and you’ll be set. With Father’s Day approaching, both make solid gifts too. Grab your seats through Find tickets on StubHub or Get tickets on SeatGeek before inventory tightens.
Tonight’s Dinner Idea
This weather is practically calling you to the backyard. Pull out the propane gas grill and try something special — our guide to Smoke Tri-Tip Like Brisket walks you through a low-effort weeknight method that delivers big results. Keep an instant-read meat thermometer close for perfect doneness, and prep your grates first with a grill brush and scraper set. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Wednesday warms to near 88°F and Thursday pushes toward 90°F before that Pacific low delivers a welcome cool-down heading into the weekend. If you’re stocking up for summer entertaining, now’s a good time to browse outdoor gear deals — the mild weekend weather is a great excuse to put new patio gear to use.
