As it often is, the weather was expected to be clear and bright — like the postcard-style real estate promotion the parade was once intended to be. But that sunshine followed a chilly night for campers along the 5.5-mile route. Overnight winds were forecast to range from 25 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph. Temperatures dipped to the high 30s — not a record cold, but a chill made worse by the wind.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 01, 2019 13:02 UTC