KTLA 5 News: Southern California Weather Forecast for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

Today's Weather Snapshot

• ☀️ Clear skies are expected across most of Southern California today, with some minor cloud cover off the coast.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are warm, with highs reaching 85°F in Downtown Los Angeles, 74°F in Santa Monica, 70°F in Long Beach, 84°F in Riverside, and 67°F in Lancaster.
• 💨 Northeasterly winds are already gusting around 25-30 mph through the Santa Ana wind corridor and Inland Empire.

Approaching Santa Ana Winds

• ⚠️ Wind advisories are in effect starting early Wednesday morning and will last through Thursday.
• 🌬️ Expect strong gusts of 45-50 mph in the wind corridor, mountains, Inland Empire, and parts of Orange County, continuing through Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning.
• 🏖️ Despite the winds, beach conditions will be warm, but elevated surf is possible in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

Mid-Week to Weekend Outlook

• 📈 Wednesday is expected to be the warmest day of the week, with clear skies.
• ☁️ Thursday and Friday will be partly cloudy.
• 📉 Temperatures will begin to cool off over the weekend, with cloud cover increasing.

Next Week's Unsettled Pattern

• 🌧️ The weather pattern is expected to become unsettled by late Monday or Tuesday, bringing cooler temperatures and potential precipitation.
• 🌡️ By next week, temperatures are forecast to be in the 60s.