KTLA 5 Weather Forecast: Warm and Dry Conditions for Southern California - January 25, 2026

Week Ahead Forecast

• ☀️ Expect mild and dry conditions across Southern California for the upcoming week, a stark contrast to much of the country.
• 📈 Temperatures will be on the rise, with numbers jumping into the upper 70s and flirting with the 80s by late in the week.
• 🌬️ Weak to moderate offshore winds will continue, contributing to the warmer temperatures.

Big Picture Weather Pattern

• ☁️ A ridge of high pressure is expected to move in, expanding across Southern California by Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
• 🌡️ This high pressure will bring above-average temperatures for late January and early February.
• 💨 Northeast winds will pick up, bringing warm air and temperatures that are a good 10 to 15 degrees above average by late next week.

Wind and Temperature Details

• 💨 The strongest winds, in the 20-30 mph range, are expected in valleys like Santa Clarita, along the I-5, and through Ventura County foothills and mountains.
• 🌡️ Most areas will experience breezy conditions below advisory levels, with very warm temperatures.
• 📊 Specific forecast highs for tomorrow afternoon include: 73°F in Burbank, 72°F in Pasadena, low 60s in Lancaster and Palmdale, 74°F in Hollywood, 71°F in Westchester, mid-70s in Anaheim, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, and Santa Ana, and mid-70s in Corona and Riverside.

10-Day Trend

• 📈 The LA area is projected to reach the upper 70s by Friday and Saturday, marking the peak of the heat.
• 📉 A slight dip in temperatures is expected for Sunday and Monday before warming up again into the next week.
• ☀️ More 80s are on the way, with well above-average temperatures predicted for the Inland Empire.