We're looking at another beautiful day out there today under mostly sunny skies, with above-normal temperatures continuing for a couple more days. Highs will reach the mid-70s this afternoon with southwest winds gusting 15-20 mph at times. It will remain clear this evening, with lighter winds and lows in the 40s. Expect mostly sunny skies tomorrow with increasing high clouds as highs top out in the mid-70s one last day. Increasing onshore gradients will generate gusty west winds 15-25 mph at times. Low pressure approaching from the northwest on Saturday will bring increasing clouds and winds throughout the day. I still think we get through the majority of the day dry as highs cool to the mid-60s, closer to average. Southwest winds will also gust 15-30 mph during the afternoon. Low pressure off the California coast will drag remnant moisture from once Hurricane Rachel into the area Saturday night through Sunday, with scattered showers likely. However, it still appears the bulk of this moisture and heaviest rainfall will remain well to our south and east.

The colder low offshore will move inland on Monday with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. Cooler early next week as highs drop into the upper 40s and 50s, with gusty west-northwest winds continuing 15-25 mph at times. Total rainfall amounts of around a quarter to half inch are still expected across our coastal and valley areas, with locally a half inch to one inch in the mountains, with isolated higher amounts possible in a few locations. The snow level will also remain above 10,000 feet through Monday, possibly dipping down to around 7,000 feet by Monday night, where a dusting of snow is possible up at resort level. We'll stay cool and somewhat unsettled into Tuesday before low pressure exits the region by Wednesday, leading to fair and warmer weather later in the week. Longer range looks pretty dry across SoCal until closer to the end of the month, but this could still be a great start to our rainy season! Be prepared for the unsettled weather to return over the weekend and start carrying those tire chains just in case!

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