Conditions will stay on the calmer and cooler side to close out 2024, but Santa Ana winds return to start the New Year.
The Elevated Surf lowers by Monday after a string of days with large wave sets.
Temperatures to start the week will be a bit warmer compared to Sunday, but will still be stuck a few degrees below average along the coast, in the low-to-upper 60s. Inland neighborhoods will top out in the mid-60s to low-70s.
New Year's Eve will stay on the cooler side as well. Santa Ana winds are reintroduced to the region in the afternoon and stick with us through Thursday, combined with low relative humidity.
On New Year's Day, a warmup begins for coastal and inland communities, climbing back up above average. That puts the inland valleys close to 80°F, coastal areas around 70°F, mountains in the low 60s, and deserts inching toward 80°F.
Monday's Highs:
Coast: 60-68°
Inland: 66-70°
Mountains: 61-71°
Deserts: 70-76°
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