Southern California experienced a frosty start Sunday morning, with freezing temperatures and frost in sheltered inland valleys. A Frost Advisory expired at 9 a.m., as temperatures began climbing but remained up to 10 degrees below seasonal averages. Coastal areas saw lows in the 30s.
Santa Ana winds returned with gusts of 25-35 mph in prone areas. Highs will gradually warm this week, reaching above-average levels by Wednesday through Friday. A brief coastal cooldown is expected Monday with possible marine layer clouds.
By midweek, moderate Santa Ana winds will bring drier, warmer weather, with Friday predicted to be the warmest day. Cooler conditions and possible rain may arrive next weekend, though forecasts remain uncertain.
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