Warm and dry this week, with Santa Ana winds set to continue.
Tonight, will be chilly with 40s under clear skies at sunrise. The good news is temperatures will heat up quickly throughout the day, as we get ready for unusually warm temperatures this week.
Temperatures will trend 5 to 15 degrees above average with the warmest days Wednesday through the weekend.
Santa Ana winds will persist, with stronger gusts late Wednesday into Thursday a wind advisory might be needed later this week.
This Santa Ana pattern will lead to elevated fire danger with warm, dry, and gusty conditions for the rest of the week.
February is one of rainiest months with an average rainfall of 2.27". We are on track for a very month with no rain in the forecast through mid-February.
Tuesday's Highs:
Coast: 72-77°
Inland: 78-83°
Mountains: 62-70°
Deserts: 76-79°
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