A major cooldown and rain chances are on the way to Southern California after a hot and sunny weekend. Temperatures will drop significantly on Monday as an area of low pressure brings marine air into the region.
On Sunday, Los Angeles and Orange counties can expect a high of 87 degrees and a low of 59 degrees. The valleys and Inland Empire will see a high of 92 degrees and a low of 59 degrees, while beaches will experience a high of 74 degrees and a low of 58 degrees.
Mountain communities are forecasted to reach a high of 70 degrees and a low of 37 degrees, and desert areas will see a high of 90 degrees and a low of 55 degrees. Palm Springs is expected to reach a high of 100 degrees.
Starting Monday, highs will return to the low-80s and drop to the mid-70s by mid-week. Overnight lows in mountain communities are expected to dip below freezing by mid-week.
Most areas will see about a 10% to 20% chance of rain, especially on Wednesday. Rain chances are expected to arrive on Tuesday and Wednesday, marking a significant change from the recent warm weather.
Southern California is experiencing another unseasonably warm weekend, but the upcoming weather shift is anticipated to bring relief from the heat. Residents are advised to prepare for cooler temperatures and potential rain.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact timing and intensity of the rain, but forecasts suggest that the region will soon transition from warm and dry conditions to cooler and wetter weather.
