Southern California Weather Forecast: Warm Temperatures and Dry Conditions - January 29, 2026

Unseasonably Warm Temperatures

• ☀️ Southern California is experiencing unseasonably warm weather, feeling more like late spring or early summer.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to be 14 degrees above average, with a possibility of flirting with or hitting record temperatures by Friday and Saturday.

High Pressure System

• ☁️ A strong and amplified ridge of high pressure is blocking cooler weather from the northwest.
• 🚫 This system is preventing storms from entering the region and is pushing them north, resulting in a lack of expected rain.

Dry Air and Fire Concerns

• 💨 The weather pattern includes offshore flow, leading to extremely dry air for this time of year.
• 🌾 Future humidity levels are projected to drop into the teens, raising concerns due to a lack of overnight recovery, which dries out fields, brush, and vegetation.

Wind Advisory Potential

• 🌬️ A wind advisory may be issued for mountain communities by tomorrow due to winds potentially reaching 30-50 miles per hour.
• ⏳ These strong winds are expected to persist for at least six hours or more, contributing to the drying conditions.

Extended Forecast Overview

• 📈 Inland Empire and Santa Clarita can expect upper 70s to low 80s through the weekend, with a few more clouds on Sunday and Monday.
• 🏖️ Beaches will see similar warm temperatures around 78 degrees on Saturday, with partly cloudy skies.