Southern California Warm Spell Ends With Rain Chances This Weekend

Southern California is experiencing an unseasonable warm spell this Tuesday, November 10, with temperatures in some inland communities climbing toward 90 degrees, KTLA reported.

The warmth is driven by offshore winds, though meteorologist Henry DiCarlo noted that weakening flows might keep some areas slightly cooler than earlier projections. This heat is expected to persist through Wednesday, Veterans Day, before a weather shift brings potential rain and much lower temperatures to the region.

In the Santa Clarita Valley, Wednesday’s forecast high is approximately 85 degrees. This sits roughly 10 degrees above the seasonal average of 75 degrees.

Warm weather to continue before potential showers in Southern California

A noticeable transition in the weather pattern is expected as the weekend approaches. A series of storm systems is moving toward California, which should trigger a sharp cooldown for inland communities.

Temperatures in these areas are forecast to drop from the 80s into the 70s, and potentially into the 60s by the weekend. Increased cloud cover will likely accompany this transition away from the recent dry, warm stretch.

High-pressure system bringing warmer temperatures to Southern California

While the seven-day forecast may suggest a very wet period, DiCarlo cautioned that the actual impact might be more limited. Much of the energy from the incoming storm systems is expected to remain north of Southern California.

“I think what most people will find as they look at the seven-day forecast, their eyes go into the weekend, go into that chance of rain,” DiCarlo said.

The first opportunity for showers could arrive late Friday night or during the day on Saturday, though rainfall is not guaranteed. Sunday may bring another slight chance for light rain, but some communities could remain entirely dry throughout the weekend.

Widespread precipitation is expected to arrive Monday into Tuesday, when the storm systems may take a more direct path toward the region.

Location	Expected Wave Height	Primary Hazards
Ventura County	5 to 8 feet	Rip currents, minor flooding
Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo	9 to 14 feet	Large waves, potential flooding
Orange County	High tides > 7 feet	Road and parking area flooding