SoCal Weather: Wind Alerts & Mild Temps Through the Week
- Southern California is experiencing a stretch of unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures reaching into the 80s in some areas.
- According to the National Weather Service, temperatures remain well above seasonal averages.
- A Wind Advisory has been issued for areas including the San Gorgonio Pass and Desert Hot Springs, effective from 4:00 a.m.
Southern California Braces for Warm Temperatures and Gusty Winds
Southern California is experiencing a stretch of unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures reaching into the 80s in some areas. While conditions are currently mild, a shift in pressure systems is expected to bring gusty winds and a slight increase in cloud cover later this week.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures remain well above seasonal averages. However, a change is on the horizon as high pressure expands across the region and a small area of low pressure moves in from the south. These systems will contribute to elevated marine winds.
A Wind Advisory has been issued for areas including the San Gorgonio Pass and Desert Hot Springs, effective from 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, through 12:00 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026. The valleys remain outside the advisory area, but residents should still be prepared for potentially windy conditions.
By Thursday, the positioning of these systems will draw moisture from upper levels from the south, leading to increased cloudiness. Despite the incoming cloud cover, the overall weather pattern is expected to remain mild and pleasant for the remainder of the week. High temperatures will decrease slightly but will remain above average.
Forecasters are also monitoring the potential for a stronger low-pressure system next week that could bring rainfall to Southern California, though details remain uncertain.
The National Weather Service in San Diego reports that the region is currently experiencing cooler temperatures, though highs are still 5-12 degrees above normal. Warmer conditions are expected on Tuesday as weak offshore flow develops.
A High Wind Warning is in place for parts of Southern California through Saturday, according to ABC7. Santa Ana winds are contributing to the warmer temperatures and increased wind speeds.
California is currently drought-free for the first time in 25 years, but the state’s snowpack is currently below average.
Recent storms have delivered one of the wettest starts to the California water year. However, mountain resorts are struggling with a lack of snow.