A light Santa Ana wind pattern will bring warmer weather to Pasadena through Saturday, with temperatures rising from 76°F to a peak near 81°F, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters said the warming trend begins Thursday and will intensify Friday morning, driven by offshore winds. Gusts may reach 35 to 45 mph through passes and canyons, though no wind advisories have been issued.
Thursday’s forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 76°F, with light winds shifting from north-northeast to southwest by afternoon. Friday’s high is expected to reach 80°F, followed by 81°F on Saturday. Winds will ease Saturday as offshore flow relaxes.
Temperatures will dip slightly early next week. Monday’s high will fall to around 76°F, with a slight rebound to 77°F Tuesday. Wednesday will be cooler, with a high near 74°F. Overnight lows will remain steady in the low to mid-50s.
No rain is forecast through midweek. Forecasters expect the marine layer to return early next week, bringing low clouds during overnight and morning hours but no measurable precipitation.
Wind conditions will vary. Friday morning may bring stronger northeast gusts, calming by midday. Saturday’s winds will be light and variable. Pasadena residents can expect sunny skies and mild temperatures over the weekend. Saturday’s high near 81°F will be followed by 80°F on Sunday. Nights will be mostly clear, with lows around 55°F Saturday and 53°F Sunday.
The warming trend may encourage outdoor activity across Pasadena’s parks and trails. Officials advise residents to remain aware of elevated fire weather conditions due to dry air and offshore winds, especially in foothill areas.
Dry conditions will continue into next week. Monday and Tuesday will bring highs in the mid to upper 70s, with a slight dip to 74°F by Wednesday. Skies will remain mostly sunny during the day.
Forecast for Pasadena from the National Weather Service as of 3:06 a.m.Thursday:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
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