KTLA 5 Weather Forecast: Southern California Outlook for Feb. 5, 2026

Weather Pattern Shift

• ⚠️ A significant change in the weather pattern is expected as the persistent ridge of high pressure finally breaks down and exits.
• ☁️ Currently, Southern California is experiencing mostly high clouds, with temperatures reaching up to 66 degrees in Los Angeles.

Coastal Conditions and Winds

• 🌊 A high surf advisory is in effect for coastal areas from Santa Barbara down to San Diego, including Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange County, with sets expected to be between 4-10 feet.
• 💨 The strongest winds this afternoon were clocked at 58 miles per hour near the Riverside County mountains.
• 🌬️ This high surf advisory is set to expire tomorrow at 6:00 PM, with conditions expected to improve by Saturday.

Moisture and Humidity

• 💧 While there is some moisture in the air, it's not currently leading to significant rainfall, with any precipitation likely evaporating before hitting the ground.
• 🏜️ Despite some improvement in relative humidity, conditions remain pretty dry across the region.

Extended Forecast: Rain and Snow Potential

• 🌧️ The earliest opportunity for rain clouds to move in is by Monday morning, with a plume of moisture expected.
• 🌦️ The forecast suggests light to moderate rain, with less than a quarter of an inch expected, though it may be measurable.
• 🏔️ Higher peaks could see a dusting of snow, with some models indicating snow at about 5500 feet.
• 🌡️ Prevailing temperatures will be in the low 70s, dropping to the low 60s with cloudy skies when a cold front moves in by Sunday.

Regional Temperature Outlook

• ☀️ Tomorrow's temperatures include 71 degrees in Ventura, partly cloudy skies; up to 79 on Sunday before dropping to 62 on Monday.
• ⛰️ Mountain areas will see highs around 51 degrees, mostly cloudy, with sunny skies on Saturday and up to 55 on Monday, dropping to 45 on Tuesday.
• 🏞️ The San Fernando Valley can expect 74 degrees tomorrow, 82 on Sunday, and 71 on Tuesday with mostly cloudy skies.
• 🏖️ The LA Coastal Basin will see 70 degrees tomorrow and 80 on Sunday.