| Per typical, forecast models are having a tough time with the longer-range guidance, most are moving us back to drier weather through next week, which could just as easily reverse again tomorrow. In the short term, expect cooler, breezy conditions through Thursday as an inside slider drops through the Great Basin. This system will not bring any precip to SoCal, but it will generate gusty offshore winds below passes and canyons. We'll be spared the strong winds locally with just a dip in temps with limited cold air advection. Lows tonight will cool to the 20's with highs Thursday in the mid to upper 40's, northeast winds 10-20mph at times with much stronger gusts possible below passes & canyons. Offshore gradients will relax Friday into the weekend, which will bring a decrease in winds and an increase in temperatures with highs back in the 50's. Another weak system could brush the area Sunday with another cool-down and gusty winds. At this time, it now looks like we'll stick with near-normal temperatures and dry weather into next week. When traveling to the mountains during the winter months, always be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions. Be sure to pack extra food, water, and warm clothing in the event you become stranded, and carry tire chains! |
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