Southern California Weather: Warmer Weekend Forecast After Santa Ana Winds

Current Conditions and Advisories

• ☀️ The LA Basin is experiencing clear and cool conditions, with temperatures currently around 69 degrees.
• ⚠️ A freeze watch is in effect for the high desert areas of Lancaster and Palmdale through early Friday morning.
• 💨 A wind advisory is active in the mountains of LA and Ventura County, with gusts potentially reaching 30-40 mph.
• 🌊 A high surf advisory is in place for Ventura County beaches, with wave heights expected between 4-7 feet and dangerous rip currents continuing through Saturday morning.

Transition to Warmer Weather

• 🌬️ The recent gusty Santa Ana winds are transitioning from offshore to onshore flow.
• 📈 A ridge of high pressure is building, which will lead to temperatures well above normal for the weekend and early next week.

Weekend and Upcoming Forecast

• 🌡️ Today's highs include 50 in Frazier Park, 58 in Lancaster, 71 in Woodland Hills, 74 in Oxnard, 72 in Bell, and 71 in Monrovia.
• 🏖️ Coastal areas can expect highs around 72 degrees, with hazardous beach conditions persisting until early this week.
• ☁️ Low clouds and fog are expected to return on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, particularly noticeable but not deeply marine.
• ⛰️ Mountain areas will continue to see gusty winds today and tomorrow, with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s, and sunny conditions approaching 60 degrees by Tuesday.
• 🥶 Overnight lows will remain very chilly, especially in the mountains and high desert, with temperatures dipping below freezing in some high desert areas.