Southern California Weather: Wind Advisories and New Year's Storm Forecast

Current Weather Conditions

• 💨 Santa Ana winds are causing gusty conditions across parts of Southern California, prompting advisories.
• ⚠️ Wind advisories are in effect until 3 PM in areas like Westlake Village, Calabasas, and parts of the San Fernando Valley.
• ⚠️ In the Inland Empire, the wind advisory expires around 1 PM, with gusts potentially exceeding 40-50 miles per hour.
• ⚠️ Due to saturated soil from previous rain, there's a danger of downed power lines and trees.

Forecast for Wednesday and New Year's Eve

• 🌬️ Winds are expected to weaken throughout Tuesday but will remain strong on Wednesday, particularly in mountain, desert, and canyon areas.
• 🌧️ A significant storm system is approaching, with rain expected to begin on the Central Coast early Wednesday.
• 💧 The rain will spread to the majority of Southern California by late Wednesday night into New Year's Day.
• 🌡️ Today's high temperatures are slightly warmer than normal, reaching the lower 70s in areas like Montclair, Ontario, and Santa Monica.
• ☁️ Increasing cloud cover is expected throughout the day, a stark contrast to yesterday's clear skies.