Southern California Weather: Santa Ana Winds and Near-Normal Temperatures

Current Weather Pattern

• ☀️ The current weather pattern for Southern California features near-normal temperatures and dry conditions.
• 💨 Santa Ana winds are expected to increase midweek, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday.
• 🚫 High pressure is currently controlling the weather, keeping storms to the north and resulting in a dry warm run.

Temperature Trends

• 🌡️ Temperatures will remain around average through Thursday, with a noticeable warming trend developing.
• 📈 By Thursday, temperatures are expected to warm up due to offshore winds, a trend that will continue into the following week.
• 🚀 Early next week, temperatures could be 10 to 15 degrees above average, feeling very comfortable.

Seasonal Weather Patterns

• 💧 The water year started with a nice beginning due to a southern jet stream tapping into storms.
• 🗓️ December typically sees an increase in storms, with the bulk of rain usually occurring in January and February.
• ⚠️ The current pattern is difficult to break, with high pressure dominating and preventing storms from reaching the region.