Southern California Weather: Strong Winds, Clearing Skies, and Warming Temperatures

Incoming Northerly Winds

• 🌬️ Strong northerly winds, identified as Santa Ana winds, are expected to pick up across Southern California starting Wednesday evening.
• ⚠️ A High Wind Warning is in effect until 2 PM tomorrow, and a Wind Advisory is active until 9 AM tomorrow, with a Wind Watch continuing through Friday 10 AM.

Weather Pattern Shift

• ☀️ The incoming winds coincide with a mostly dry weather pattern that will take hold of the region for several days.
• ☁️ While there may be some lingering clouds and isolated showers in various areas, the skies are expected to clear out.

Temperature Trends

• 🌡️ Temperatures are predicted to warm up slightly, particularly as the weekend approaches.
• 📈 Current highs for today range from 60°F in Los Angeles to 66°F in Del Monte and Pomona, with the Inland Empire reaching up to 64°F.
• ☀️ Looking ahead to the weekend and early next week, temperatures are expected to climb into the high 60s and low 70s, with projections of 69°F on Monday and 71°F on Tuesday.

Specific Area Forecasts

• 💨 Upper desert areas will see winds picking up this morning, spreading to the Inland Empire and other desert regions throughout Thursday.
• 📉 By Friday, these strong winds are expected to begin to die down.
• 📊 Today's highs include: Del Monte 66°F, Ontario 64°F, Chino 64°F, Big Bear 39°F, Santa Monica 64°F, Oxnard 64°F, Pomona 66°F, Los Angeles 60°F, and Inland Empire 63°F.