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Temperatures below normal this week
Hikers at Griffith Park in Los Angeles
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Quick Facts
- Today’s weather: Cool, sunny
- Beaches: 60s to70s
- Mountains: 60s
- Inland: 70s to 80s
- Deserts: 80s
- Warnings and advisories: A wildfire smoke advisory is in effect until 11pm Tuesday for areas in and around the Bridge, Line and Airport fires.
Cool temperatures are on tap for the rest of the week before a weekend warm up in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Today is expected to be sunny with few clouds over Orange County beaches, according to weather forecasters.
Not much has changed compared to yesterday's forecast, but inland areas are expected to be just a few degrees warmer, according to the National Weather Service. Most areas away from the coast will be in the 70s. The western San Fernando Valley and Inland Empire are forecasted to be in the upper 70s..
If you're planning a day hike, the weather will be in your favor. Highs are expected in the mid 60s for the upper elevations. Coasts will be in the mid 60s to low 70s.
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There is a chance of showers Wednesday through Thursday, mainly for Santa Barbara County but that could mean morning drizzle here in L.A.
A low pressure system will move across the area bringing a chance of light rain Wed-Thu w/ totals generally under 0.25" . Additionally, there is a 10-20% chc of Tstorms Thu afternoon. Make sure to take care while driving as roadways will be slick due to oil buildup. #CAwx #SoCal pic.twitter.com/Xaj1qE6HE7
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) September 16, 2024
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Some detailed forecasts:
- 70 degrees in Huntington Beach
- 78 degrees for Woodland Hills
- 75 degrees in Redlands
- 88 degrees in Coachella Valley.
Tonight's lows will drop to the 50s.
Poor air quality will continue to linger until Tuesday as three major wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
Fun fact: The National Weather Service of Hanford has already begun forecasting early snowfall for the Sierra Nevada, including Yosemite.
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