HAPPINESS
IS A WARM CUP
March 1, 2026 6:36 am
Southern California Overview:
- High pressure aloft begins to weaken today and onshore flow returns. Temperatures will moderate near the coast as marine air spreads inland but record-setting heat will continue for many inland areas today. The cooling trend will continue through Monday, but with daytime temperatures remaining above seasonal averages. There will be stronger and gusty west winds each afternoon and evening for today and Monday in the mountains and deserts. Gusts of 35 to 45 mph are likely in the wind-prone areas. Dry and a little warmer for Tuesday through Saturday of next week.
- Wet weather and a light wintry mix to spread from the central Plains and mid-Mississippi Valley today through the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic early this week. Storm system will bring expanding chances for lower elevation showers and thunderstorms and higher elevation snow from the Paciifc Northwest to the central Rockies. Record warmth across the Southwest to southern Plains continues while Arctic air filters southward across the northern tier behind a strong cold front.