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Your SoCal Weather Report For Monday, Dec. 11: Partly Cloudy And Dry Skies
Expect partly cloudy skies this morning followed by afternoon sunshine.
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Today will be the coolest day of the week during the day as a warming trend is in store, but come nightfall expect cooler temperatures.
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- Today’s weather: partly cloudy, warm
- Beaches: low 70s
- Mountains/deserts: 60s-70s/62-72
- Inland: low 70s
- Warnings and advisories: None
In the morning, low clouds will make you think that it will be a cool day, but don't be fooled! Afternoon sunshine and warm temperatures will follow.
Average temperatures along the beaches will be in the low 70s, down to 68 in Huntington Beach. In downtown Los Angeles expect a high of 74 degrees.
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Over in the valleys, the average temperatures will range in the low to mid 70s, up to 75 in the warmest areas. Inland, expect a high of 73 in Anaheim and 75 degrees for Riverside and San Bernardino.
Nighttime lows will drop to the low 50s, and the 30s for the Antelope Valley.
Taking a look ahead: Temperatures will rise daily for the rest of the week for a warming trend. And the National Weather Service says that come Wednesday, windy gusts will hit the Inland Empire.
This day in history
On this day in 2022, an atmospheric river hit SoCal, prompting urban flooding and swift water rescues in Ontario and Anaheim.
Things to do
Head out for a night of singing and good storytelling:
- Handel's MessCider Sing-Along: The Pacific Opera Project (POP) takes over the brewery for a night of beer and baroque. POP stars Janet Todd, Erin Alford, Jon Lee Keenan, Ben Lowe and Zach Neufeld lead the audience in Handel's "Messiah." Download the score and sing along or just hang out and watch. The night also includes games and prizes. Tickets include admission and one cider. Additional beverages and food are available for purchase. 21+.
- The LA GrandSLAM Championship: The Moth's GrandSLAM brings back 10 LA StorySLAM winners to battle for the title of Los Angeles storytelling champion. They'll tell tales with the theme, "Out on a Limb," sharing tales about taking chances, shots in the dark, and going straight for the high dive. The stories are heartbreaking, hilarious, and all the emotions in between.
Check out our full list of things to do this week.
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