“I think what most people will find as they look at the seven-day forecast, their eyes go into the weekend, go into that chance of rain,” said Henry DiCarlo, a meteorologist at KTLA.
Southern California is bracing for a final burst of unseasonable heat through Wednesday before a shift toward cooler, wetter conditions arrives late in the week. Inland temperatures are projected to climb toward 90 degrees through Tuesday, though weakening offshore winds offer the first signs of a changing pattern.
“We are trending a little cooler yet than yesterday at this hour, but I do believe we’re looking at another warm day today,” said Henry DiCarlo.
Warm air moving in from the south will keep conditions elevated across inland communities through Veterans Day. In the Santa Clarita Valley, forecasters anticipate a high of 85 degrees on Wednesday—roughly 10 degrees above the seasonal average of 75.
A more distinct transition begins as the weekend approaches, driven by a series of storm systems tracking toward the region. Temperatures are slated to dip from the 80s into the 70s, with some areas potentially cooling into the 60s as cloud cover increases.
While the forecast includes a chance of precipitation, much of the energy from these systems is expected to remain north of Southern California. The first opportunity for showers could arrive late Friday night into Saturday, though rainfall is not guaranteed. Widespread precipitation is more likely between Monday and Tuesday.
The National Weather Service has issued coastal flood and high surf advisories for Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, and San Diego counties. These alerts remain in effect through noon Tuesday as elevated tides and dangerous ocean conditions persist.
Ventura County faces breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet, creating risks of rip currents and minor flooding. Further north, the Santa Barbara County Central Coast and San Luis Obispo County are under threat of larger waves reaching 9 to 14 feet. Officials warned that seawater could flood low-lying areas, specifically targeting bike paths, harbor walkways, and beach parking lots.
The National Weather Service indicated that additional advisories may be required later in the week if hazardous conditions persist beyond the Tuesday deadline. Meanwhile, for those tracking the weekend outlook, the potential for rain remains variable, and some communities may stay dry throughout the entire weekend.
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