Vanessa Paz

Two rounds of Santa Ana winds will impact southern California this week. Our local mountains and deserts will see high winds this morning, with isolated NE winds gusting up to 50mph.

The coast and valleys will be cooler today, with highs in the 60s and 70s. Meanwhile, the mountains will be a bit warmer, in the mid-60s, with low 80s expected in the deserts.

Cloudy skies are blanketing areas from the coast to the valleys, driven by an increase in onshore flow. A brief period of clearing is expected this afternoon, but more clouds will roll in by tonight.

Winds remain weakly offshore with clear skies, dry conditions, chilly nights, and mornings with warm afternoons, which is the trend through Friday as high pressure settles over the Southwest.

A Fire Weather Warning will be in effect for much of the county starting at 10 AM due to a moderate to major Santa Ana wind event. Winds will begin to intensify tonight.

Santa Ana winds peak this morning morning, leading to high fire danger. This is a strong Santa Ana wind event, and precautions should be taken to be extra fire-safe.

While the worst of the Santa Ana winds have passed, gusty and dry conditions will continue today. Expect sustained winds from the east and northeast gusting up to 30mph.

Dense fog may disrupt your morning drive, so exercise caution if heading out early. Temperatures are starting off chilly, with milder conditions near the coast.

Mild Santa Ana winds persist today, with a stronger round of offshore winds expected Tuesday. Mornings remain chilly and clear, with temperatures ranging between 30 and 50 degrees.

Brisk nights and chilly days persist as we enter the final week of January. Since Saturday, much-needed rain has swept across the region.