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Possible record highs in SoCal this week as Santa Ana winds return
Long Beach to see a high 79 degrees today.
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QUICK FACTS
- Today’s weather: Sunny
- Beaches: 73 to 78 degrees
- Mountains: 70s to 80s at lower elevations
- Inland: 77 to 86 degrees
- Warnings and advisories: None
A mid-week warming trend kicks off Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach the low 90s in some valleys.
The return of #SantaAnaWinds Tue-Thu will bring another warning trend with record high temperatures possible by Wednesday when warmest coastal-valley areas could range between 85-90 degrees. Here are the projected high temps for Wed. #LAWeather #cawx pic.twitter.com/CHl8gViuTA
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) February 2, 2026
SoCal beaches will see temperatures from 73 to 79 degrees, with periods of low clouds in the morning. The inland coast and downtown L.A. will see highs of between 82 and 85 degrees.
The valley communities, including the Inland Empire, will see highs of up to 86 degrees, and up to 89 degrees in Coachella Valley. Meanwhile, the Antelope Valley could get up to 75 degrees.
The National Weather Service is also warning of windy conditions over the Santa Clarita Valley, where gusts could reach 35 mph in the afternoon.
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