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HAPPINESS

IS A WARM CUP

February 26, 2026 1:15 pm

Southern California Overview:

  • High pressure over the region will bring very warm weather with record-breaking temperatures likely by Friday into Saturday. An area of low pressure will approach the State this weekend into early next week. This will bring greater cooling each day through Monday with elevated winds across the mountains and deserts and better chances for coastal fog each day. Weak high pressure returns by the middle of next week, where slight warming will be expected.
  • United States Overview:

    • Daily showers and thunderstorms across the Southern U.S. along cold front. Clipper system brings modest snowfall from the Northern High Plains into the Upper Midwest this weekend. Warm temperatures and dry conditions continue for much of CONUS.

Local/State Headlines.

  • M3.0 Earthquake Near Johannesburg.
  • Report highlights new details about deadly avalanche in Sierra Nevada.
  • Advisory issued for Black’s Beach due to high bacteria levels.
  • Potential record-breaking heat coming to SoCal, followed by cooldown.
  • Potential for record breaking heat in San Diego County before the end of February.

Nat’l/Int’l Headlines…

  • Massive Florida wildfire shuts down Interstate 75 along part of Alligator Alley amid historic drought.
  • Live updates: Brewing winter storm targets millions across America as fire threat rages in Florida.
  • Early March forecast warns of another snowstorm.
  • Next potential winter storm looms over millions across Midwest, Northeast this weekend.
  • Photos: Tennessee National Guard use Black Hawk helicopter to rescue injured hiker in snowy mountain.
  • 5 injured and local high school evacuated after grass fire erupts in Colorado.
  • Split in Polar Vortex to usher in warm weather across winter-weary Eastern US near beginning of March.
  • Phoenix eyes earliest 90-degree day in 40 years as Southwest sizzles, Northeast gets smacked with more snow.
  • Magnitude 3.0 earthquake jolts South Carolina with shaking felt in capital city.
  • What's the latest on 3I/ATLAS? Interstellar comet to exit solar system.
  • March skywatching guide: Catch a Blood Moon, planet conjunction, auroras, and more.
  • New data from NASA’s Curiosity rover hints at history of water on Mars.
  • See it: James Webb Telescope captures detailed images of dying star.
  • 6 planets to align in 'planetary parade' this weekend.

NOAA Weather

China Lake, Naval Air Facility, CA

Last Update on Feb 26 2026, 11:56 am PST

Weather by NOAA

Current Conditions: Mostly Cloudy

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Temp: 72°F

Wind: North at 0mph

Humidity: 38%

Dewpoint: 45.0°F

Your 5-Day Forecast at a Glance

On this day – 2.26.1969

Heavy rain starting on 2/16 ended on this day. Up to 30 inches of precipitation fell on the south slopes of Mt. San Gorgonio, 13 inches was recorded northwest of Mt. San Jacinto, around ten inches at Banning, less than one inch in eastern Coachella Valley. The death and destruction continued from the previous month. 21 died from flooding and mud slides all over California. An entire family was killed in Mt. Baldy Village when a mud slide hit their home. Extensive damage hit crops, farmland and livestock. Creeks around Yucaipa all left their banks and substantial flooding occurred to residences and businesses. In the upper desert farmlands became lakes and more than 100 homes along the Mojave River were damaged. Roads and bridges recently repaired from previous month’s damage either washed out or were destroyed again.

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