SoCal Weather: Dry Conditions, Cool Temps Before Warming Trend

National Severe Weather

• ❄️ A severe weather system is bringing a significant amount of snow to parts of Oklahoma, with up to a foot and a half expected.
• ✈️ This storm is causing widespread travel delays and flight cancellations across a large portion of the country.
• 🧊 In North Texas, there is an inch of ice on the ground, with freezing rain and snow on top, and temperatures are expected to remain cold, preventing melting.
• 🥶 Current temperatures are extremely low in affected areas: 22°F in Dallas, 8°F in Oklahoma City, 1°F in Topeka, and -1°F in Chicago.

Southern California Forecast

• ☁️ Southern California woke up to cloud cover and light drizzle, with gloomy conditions in Santa Monica.
• ☀️ Clearing is expected by the afternoon, leading to mostly sunny skies.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will be back to normal or slightly below average, with a high of 67°F downtown yesterday.
• 💨 Interior sections, including desert and mountain communities, may experience stronger wind gusts of around 30-35 mph.
• 🌦️ There's a slight chance of rain in the Inland Empire during the afternoon.

Temperature Outlook

• 📈 Today's temperatures will feel like 62°F in Lancaster, 67°F in Newhall, and 69°F in Simi Valley.
• 🏖️ Coastal areas will see temperatures around 63°F in Santa Monica, 67°F in Garden Grove, and 66°F in Corona.
• 📉 Temperatures will be below average today, returning to normal tomorrow and remaining consistent through Thursday.
• 🔥 A warming trend is expected, with slightly warmer and sunny conditions on Friday, and temperatures in the upper 60s for the next two days.