Southern California Weather: Rain Exits, Santa Ana Winds Arrive

Current Weather Conditions

• 🌧️ Light rain is moving out of Southern California, with some areas already experiencing dry conditions.
• ☁️ Max Doppler shows significant cloud coverage, with a chance of light rain in parts of San Diego County and desert communities.
• 💨 Winds are not expected to be a major factor today, with air quality ranging from good to moderate.

Santa Ana Winds Forecast

• 🌬️ Moderate Santa Ana winds are predicted to pick up starting Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.
• ⚠️ Gusts could reach 45-50 miles per hour, becoming widespread by Thursday afternoon, especially in coastal areas.
• 📈 Orange County and the Inland Empire will also experience gusty winds throughout Friday.

Drying Out and Warming Up

• ☀️ Skies will clear to partly cloudy this afternoon, with a possibility of light rain overnight into Wednesday morning.
• 📅 Dry conditions are expected to begin by Wednesday evening and continue through the weekend.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will be above average for Southern California, with a nice stretch of warmer weather anticipated.

Regional Temperature Outlook

• ☀️ Today's temperatures range from the mid-50s in Palmdale to the mid-60s in Burbank and Hollywood.
• 📈 Coastal spots will remain below average through Friday, but will warm into the upper 60s by the weekend.
• 🌡️ The High Desert will see 50s all week, reaching 60 by Monday, while the San Gabriel Valley will stay in the mid-60s through Friday before reaching the low 70s on Saturday and Sunday.