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Your SoCal Weather Report For Wednesday, Nov 22: Sunny With Some Clouds
Forecast highs for Wednesday.
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It will be mostly sunny today with highs around 80 degrees from the coast into downtown Los Angeles.
Quick Facts
- Today’s weather: Partly cloudy, mostly sunny. Santa Ana winds continue to weaken.
- Beaches: 70s
- Mountains: high 60s - 70s, low 50s - 60s
- Inland: high 80, low 50
The valleys will hover between the 70s and 80s, while the Antelope Valley will be about 15 degrees cooler. Air quality is good to moderate ahead of turkey day.
Strong Santa Ana winds continue to weaken today and are expected to remain below advisory levels. Significant cooling is expected from Thanksgiving through the weekend with below normal temperatures.
A return of Santa Ana winds is likely early next week with a slight warming trend to accompany the gusts.
The Inland Empire will have a high of 78 and a low around 54 degrees. Clear skies most of the day with increasing cover in the evening.
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A high of 81 is expected in downtown Los Angeles. Meanwhile, temperatures at Los Angeles and Orange county beaches will hover in the 70s and 80s during the day, and in the low 60s in the evening.
Out in the high desert areas, residents are looking at high 70s during the day with temperatures dipping down into the mid-40s once the sun sets. Low deserts are a little bit warmer nearing 80 degrees with their daytime highs and mid-50s for their lows.
This day in history
On this day in 1957 a round of destructive Santa Ana winds which started on November 21 ended. The winds produced a 28,000 acre brush fire on a 40-mile front west of Crystal Lake in the San Gabriel Mountains. People were ordered off the streets in some areas due to flying debris.
Things to do
A Holiday film classic is hitting the stage once again beginning today through the New Year:
- Love Actually Live: The multimedia concert celebration of Richard Curtis' beloved film returns to the Wallis, in time for the holidays — and the film's 20th anniversary. Actors, singers and a live orchestra perform soundtrack faves including “Christmas is All Around,” “Trouble With Love," and “Both Sides Now.” Rex Smith returns as Billy Mack, the character played so memorably by Bill Nighy.
Check out our full list of things to do this week.
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