The New Year’s streak of unseasonably warm weather in Southern California is about to take a break. Phillips said highs should be in the low 70s for the valleys and mid-to-upper 60s near the coast by Wednesday, with a chance of light rain Wednesday night into Thursday. Advertisement“We had a little warm spell here and it’s coming to an end,” Phillips said. While temperatures have been higher than normal, it’s not unusual to have bouts of warmer weather in January, because dry, offshore winds often blow through the Southland during the month and lift temperatures, Phillips said. Phillips said the cooler weather, by Southern California standards, may not last long, with additional warming possible by next weekend.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 20, 2026 19:13 UTC