Southern California Weather: Warm Weekend Ahead with Santa Ana Winds

Weekend Warmth and Beach Conditions

• ☀️ Expect warm weather to continue flowing into Southern California through Friday and into the weekend.
• 🌡️ Daytime highs will reach the low 80s in many areas, including beaches like Point Magoo, with some inland locations hitting 80 degrees.
• 💨 High desert areas will be milder due to the influence of Santa Ana winds.

Santa Ana Winds and Advisories

• 🌬️ Santa Ana winds are present, originating from the high deserts and affecting areas like the Antelope Valley, Simi Valley, and Oxnard.
• ⚠️ Sustained winds are between 17-23 mph, with gusts reaching the mid-20s, leading to a wind advisory for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
• 🌊 Offshore flow will continue to bring breezy conditions to Inland Empire and Orange County.

Transition to Cooler Temperatures

• ☁️ By late Sunday into Monday, an onshore flow is expected to develop, neutralizing the pattern and bringing slightly cooler temperatures.
• 📉 Downtown Los Angeles will see temperatures drop from the mid-80s at the start of the weekend to around 75 by Monday.

Return of Warmth Mid-Week

• 🔥 Another Santa Ana wind event is forecasted to return by Wednesday, initiating another warming trend through Thursday.
• 🥶 Slightly cooler temperatures are anticipated by next Friday.