LOS ANGELES, CA — Southern California residents should brace for a significant chill as a cold front sweeps across the region late Thursday through early Saturday. Temperatures are set to plunge around 10 degrees below normal, with light showers anticipated during this period. Alongside the drop in temperature, gusty winds from the west to northwest are expected on Friday afternoon, particularly impacting areas like the Santa Ynez Range and Santa Barbara’s south coast.
Tonight, the National Weather Service forecasts gusts strong enough to potentially issue a wind advisory for the Santa Ynez area by Thursday night. Frost advisories may also be necessary for communities in the Ojai Valley, Cuyama Valley, and Agoura Hills/Calabasas region, as early morning lows dip to frosty levels in these interior areas.
A gradual warming trend is on the horizon starting Sunday, with gusty Santa Ana winds expected to bring a warm-up by Tuesday and Wednesday, setting the stage for a welcome return to milder temperatures next week.
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