Temps to hit 112 Friday and Saturday

High pressure building over inland areas will bringtriple-digit temperatures to the Coachella Valley this week, meteorologistssaid today.

Highs Friday and Saturday are forecast to top out around 105 degrees inhigher elevations and 108-112 in the lower ones, according to the NationalWeather Service.

“These high temperatures will fall short of setting any records,” anNWS advisory said. “However, temperatures in this range can still be hazardousif proper precautions are not taken.”

The agency advised anyone planning outdoor activities Friday or Saturdayto drink plenty of water and to take frequent breaks in the shade.

A cooling trend is expected Sunday and Monday as a low-pressure systemnow off the coast moves inland.

President Obama and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage Friday and Saturday.