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Climate & Environment

Santa Ana winds return, bringing dry, warmer conditions

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Sunny with highs in the mid 70s for most areas.
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Quick Facts

  • Today’s weather: Morning low clouds, sunny
  • Beaches: 68 to mid 70s degrees
  • Mountains: 60s to low 70s degrees
  • Inland: 74 to 80 degrees
  • Warnings and advisories: None

Warmer temperatures are on tap through Wednesday, but don't worry, cooling will return for Thanksgiving.

Low clouds and some fog will cover the beaches Tuesday morning, but that will clear by the afternoon. Along the Orange County coast, expect highs of between 68 and 74 degrees. For L.A. County, highs will be from 70 to 78 degrees.

More inland, valley communities will see highs of up to 81 degrees in some areas. Temperatures for the Inland Empire will range from 74 to 80 degrees.

In Coachella Valley, expect daytime highs of up to 79 degrees. The Antelope Valley will be cooler, with highs reaching 67 degrees.

Santa Ana winds forecast

Santa Ana winds are returning, which means it will be breezy all day in most areas. Gusts could reach up to 25 mph in the foothills, around 30 mph for the 5 Freeway corridor and Santa Clarita Valley, and up to 35 mph for the San Gabriel Mountains.

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