Pasadena will see a cool, cloudy weekend before a sharp rise in temperatures early next week, forecasters said Friday. The National Weather Service reported highs in the upper 70s through Sunday, followed by a warming trend that will push temperatures into the 90s by midweek.
Today’s forecast calls for a high near 77 degrees, with morning clouds clearing gradually. Winds will shift southwest at 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, skies will cloud over again, with a low near 59.
Saturday will bring similar conditions, with clouds lingering through mid-morning before clearing. The high will reach 78 degrees, with light winds turning southwest. Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 79 and a low around 60.
The warming trend begins Monday, with a high near 84. Tuesday will climb to 89, and Wednesday will peak near 91. Thursday will remain hot, with a high near 90. Forecasters said the shift marks a significant change from below-normal temperatures to summer heat.
No measurable rain is expected, though drizzle may occur in the mornings. Winds will stay light and variable, generally southwest at 5 to 10 mph during afternoons.
Forecasters noted the possibility of excessive heat by midweek. Pasadena, residents are advised to prepare for rising temperatures and monitor updates.
The extended forecast shows continued warm conditions into next week, with highs near 90 and overnight lows in the low 60s. Sunshine will dominate, signaling the arrival of summer weather.
Here is the Pasadena forecast from the National Weather Service as of 3:33 a.m. Friday:
Juneteenth: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 77. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southeast in the evening.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light south southeast wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90.
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