Monterey County residents can expect warmer weather this weekend, perfect for going outside as the county prepares for another tourist weekend.

On the Monterey Peninsula, Saturday is forecast to be mostly sunny with a high near 69 and calm wind in the afternoon.

In the evening, the temperature will drop to the mid-50s, a trend that will likely last through the week.

Those temperatures are expected to be higher for those living inland and in Salinas.

Residents can expect “warm and beautiful weather into this weekend ahead of another warm-up early next week.

Potential for a day or two of impactful heat and elevated fire danger Monday and Tuesday.

Pattern trend leans toward temperatures decreasing but remaining warm late next week,” according to notes from the National Weather Service Bay Area.

Sunday morning is expected to be partly cloudy in the morning then clear up for a sunny day.

Highs are forecast to be in the mid 60s to lower 80s with calm winds northwest from 5 mph to 10 mph.

Even warmer weather is expected on Monday and Tuesday with sunny days in the 70s to 80s and cooler nights in the mid-50s.

The National Weather Service report notes that “comfortable temperatures will continue Sunday as the trough influence remains, but there is high confidence that another warming trend will ensue on Monday through midweek, peaking Tuesday.

High temps 10-20 degrees above normal can be expected Tuesday.”