HAPPINESS
IS A WARM CUP
March 1, 2026 1:06 pm
Southern California Overview:
- High pressure aloft is weakening and shifting east and onshore flow has returned. Temperatures will moderate near the coast as marine air spreads inland but record-setting heat will continue for many inland areas today, including the low deserts. 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 in the mountains and deserts today and Monday. Gusts of 35 to 45 mph are likely in the wind-prone areas. Dry and a little warmer for Tuesday through Saturday.
- A lifting frontal boundary will bring a swath of precipitationfrom the central to eastern U.S. the next couple of days as a wintry mix to the north gradually transitions to more widespread shower and thunderstorm chances. Lower elevation showers and thunderstorms and higher elevation snow expected from the Paciifc Northwest to the central Rockies through Monday. Record warmth across the Southwest to southern Plains continues while Arctic air filters southward across the northern tier behind a strong cold front.