Another windy day out there today as our first Santa Ana of the season cranks up; winds be on the decrease somewhat on Saturday, before we transition back to an onshore flow Sunday into Monday. Temperatures will remain near-normal through the weekend before cool and unsettled weather returns by the middle of next week. Expect mostly clear skies this evening with lows in the 30s, east winds continuing 5-15 mph, gusting to near 50 mph below passes & canyons. Low pressure well to our south will draw some mid and upper-level moisture northward on Saturday for partly to mostly cloudy skies. Thunderstorm chances look minimal across our area, but we could see a storm or two out near the Ca/Az border. Highs will reach the upper 50s to around 60 degrees with east to southeast winds 10-15 mph; gusts near 25 mph are possible. We'll return to mostly sunny skies on Sunday with light and variable winds as highs top out near 60 degrees. Monday looks like our transition day as low pressure deepens off the West Coast and the onshore flow strengthens. Westerly winds increasing to 10-20 mph with highs in the upper 50s. Clouds and winds will increase Tuesday morning as low pressure approaches from the northwest, with showers developing later in the day. Rain will overspread the region by Tuesday night into Wednesday with gusty west winds and cooler temperatures. The snow level will kick off above 8,000 feet but could drop to around 7,000 feet by Wednesday night, before showers taper off Thursday morning. Rainfall amounts of around a quarter to half inch are possible, with more possible on the lower coastal slopes. A couple inches of snow are also possible, mainly above 8,000 feet. Drier conditions are anticipated later in the week, with gradually warmer temperatures into next weekend.

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