Santa Ana Winds Forecast for Southern California This Week

Current Weather Conditions

• ☀️ Sunshine is present for most of Southern California today, with temperatures noticeably warmer than yesterday.
• 🌡️ Temperatures range from 67°F in Long Beach to 73°F in Burbank, though Big Bear is 11 degrees cooler at 43°F.
• 💨 Gusty winds are contributing to cooler temperatures in areas like Lancaster.

Santa Ana Wind Event Details

• 🌬️ Double-digit sustained wind speeds are expected in the Santa Ana wind corridor, with gusts reaching 30-40 miles per hour.
• ⚠️ A wind advisory is in effect for Malibu until 3 PM this afternoon.
• 🗓️ The current Santa Ana winds will persist for several hours, with a brief break tomorrow before another event begins Wednesday.

Upcoming Weather Forecast

• 🌀 The second Santa Ana wind event starting Wednesday is predicted to have even stronger and more widespread gusts, affecting mountains, the Inland Empire, parts of Orange County, and desert communities.
• 🥶 A freeze warning is in effect for the Antelope Valley and Mojave until tomorrow morning, with overnight lows dipping below freezing.
• 🚫 No rain is expected in the next 10 days, and temperatures are forecast to remain relatively stable, with a slight cooling mid-week followed by a return to normal by the weekend.

Regional Forecast Highlights

• 📈 Saint Gabriel Valley will see temperatures in the low 60s on Wednesday before returning to normal.
• 💨 Santa Clarita Valley will be windy today and tomorrow, cooling to 60 degrees on Wednesday.
• 🌴 Inland Orange County will experience strong Santa Ana wind gusts on Wednesday, with temperatures in the 70s.
• 🏜️ The High Desert will be windy and in the 60s, with frost expected tonight and tomorrow morning.
• ⛰️ Mountain areas will see gusty winds and temperatures in the 40s through Friday, returning to the 50s for the weekend.