Clear Skies and Chilly Nights: Your Southern California Weather Forecast

Meteorologist Amy Freeze covers this week's weather in Los Angeles, from cool nights to warm afternoons, and a peek at the upcoming rainy weekend.
Meteorologist Amy Freeze here with an update on your Southwest weather. Expect mild temperatures and clear skies in Los Angeles tonight, but keep an eye out for upcoming showers. Explore more in our detailed weather breakdown.
Greetings from Los Angeles! I’m meteorologist Amy Freeze here with a detailed look at your weather. Tonight, we’re seeing clear skies in LA, comfortable temperatures around the city, and a comprehensive update on diverse weather conditions across the Southwest. Dive into the nuances of our local climate, and prepare your week with forecasts for impending weather changes. Visit our full article for a deeper analysis and extended forecasts.
On the regional radar, the Southwest is experiencing diverse weather conditions this evening. The Sierra Nevada range near Reno is seeing snow, likely accumulating at higher elevations. Salt Lake City and surrounding areas in northern Utah are currently blanketed with COLD rain showers. Meanwhile, southern Nevada, including Las Vegas remains dry. Down along the California coast, San Francisco and Los Angeles are calm with no major weather activity, giving residents a clear night. In Arizona, Phoenix remains dry as well with clouds beginning to increase farther east, setting the stage for potential weather changes as systems progress.
This evening in Los Angeles, temperatures will gradually drop from 61 degrees at 8 PM to 56 degrees by midnight. Expect mostly cloudy skies throughout the evening, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest initially at 7 miles per hour, calming to 3 miles per hour by midnight.
Tonight, the Southwest is bracing for some chilly air as low temperatures drop in several cities. In Las Vegas, expect a more moderate evening with temperatures around 55 degrees. Cedar City will cool down to 39. The coastal areas will remain milder, with San Diego sitting at 56 degrees. Meanwhile, Los Angeles will see a low of 54.
High temperatures in the Southwest for tomorrow are shaping up to be quite warm. In Las Vegas, expect a high of 78 degrees, well above the average for this time of year. Farther west, San Diego is looking at a high of 65 degrees. Move inland to Fresno, where temperatures will climb to 67 degrees. In Bakersfield, it’s a bit warmer with a high of 72 degrees.
“On the Southwest futurecast, a dry day in the desert Southwest is shattered by a wet pattern moving into Northern California tonight. Expect rain showers to develop late Saturday night and persist into Sunday, particularly impacting coastal and valley regions. As the rain moves inland, Southern California and the San Bernardino Valley could experience heavier rain, raising the risk for slick roads and flooding in urban areas. Temperatures remain mild, while farther east, the desert regions stay mostly dry with cooler nights.”
The UV index in Los Angeles on Saturday is 7, indicating a high risk from sun exposure. A burn can occur in about 20 minutes. On Sunday, the index decreases to 5, with a burn time of around 27 minutes in direct sun.
For the 7-day forecast in Los Angeles: Saturday: Cloudy and cool, with a high of 63 degrees and lows around 52 degrees. Sunday: Expect showers late in the day, with temperatures reaching a high of 60 degrees and dropping to 55 degrees overnight. Monday: Clouds early, clearing later with a high of 61 degrees and a low of 51 degrees. Tuesday: Partly cloudy skies, with temperatures peaking at 62 degrees and a low of 48 degrees. Wednesday: Look for partly cloudy conditions with a high of 62 degrees and nighttime lows around 49 degrees. Thursday: Mostly clear weather with a high of 60 degrees and a low of 48 degrees. Friday: Partly cloudy, wrapping up the week with a high of 63 degrees and a low of 51 degrees.
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