A moderate to strong Santa Ana wind event will peak Friday and Saturday across Southern California, bringing gusty conditions and warmer temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters said advisory-level winds will continue through the weekend, concentrated in the Santa Ana wind corridor. Pasadena is expected to see highs rising from 61 degrees Friday to near 70 by Sunday.
The strongest winds will occur in the morning hours before easing later in the day. Gusts in Pasadena are expected to reach 15 mph Sunday, forecasters said.
Temperatures will climb steadily, with highs forecast at 66 degrees Saturday and 70 degrees Sunday. Overnight lows will remain cool, dropping into the low-to-mid 40s.
The warming trend will extend into next week. Highs are expected to reach 73 degrees Monday, 75 degrees Tuesday, and 78 degrees Wednesday and Thursday.
No rain is forecast through Jan. 23. Clear skies and dry conditions will persist, with offshore flow continuing from the north and east.
Here is the forecast for Pasadena from the National Weather Service as of 2:55 a.m.Friday:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. North northeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 53.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78.
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