Cooler-than-average temperatures will linger in Pasadena through Friday before a gradual warming trend begins Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Today’s forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 79 degrees, with light south-southwest winds around 5 mph. Tonight, clouds will increase and the low will dip to around 56 degrees.
Friday will begin with morning cloud cover and possible drizzle in coastal and valley areas. Skies will clear by midday, with highs near 81 degrees and light southwest winds. Saturday will bring more sunshine and a modest warm-up, with highs near 84 degrees and patchy fog expected late Saturday night.
Temperatures will rise gradually through midweek, increasing by 1 to 2 degrees each day. Valley highs are forecast to reach the mid-90s by Wednesday, while coastal areas will warm into the low 80s.
No measurable rain is expected through the weekend. However, forecasters noted a surge of mid-level moisture may arrive from the south by Wednesday, potentially increasing cloud cover and triggering convection into Thursday.
Winds will remain light throughout the forecast period, generally calm in the mornings and shifting to gentle southwest breezes in the afternoons. No wind advisories are in effect for Pasadena, though stronger gusts may impact the Santa Ynez Range and nearby passes.
Weekend conditions in Pasadena are expected to be favorable for outdoor activities, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s. Patchy fog may develop overnight but will clear quickly. Evening lows will remain mild, around 60 degrees.
The warming trend will continue into next week, with sunny skies and rising temperatures. Highs will peak near 94 degrees by Wednesday, and nighttime lows will gradually increase from the low 60s to the mid-60s.
Pasadena residents can expect dry skies and mild winds through the weekend, followed by a return to summer-like heat by midweek.
Here is the latest forecast for Pasadena from the National Weather Service as of 4:20 a.m. Thursday:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Patchy fog after 11:00 p.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday: Patchy fog before 11:00 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94.
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