Pasadenans will feel rising temperatures and enjoy sunny skies through midweek as high pressure builds over Southern California, forecasters said Tuesday. The National Weather Service reported highs climbing into the mid-80s by Wednesday, with clear skies and mild evenings expected.
Today’s forecast calls for a high near 81 degrees with light northwest winds shifting south-southwest by afternoon. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 59 degrees.
By Wednesday, temperatures will reach about 86 degrees under sunny skies. Winds will remain calm to light, shifting south-southwest in the afternoon. Clouds will increase Wednesday night, with lows near 59 degrees.
Thursday will stay warm, with highs near 86 degrees and mostly sunny skies. Overnight lows will hover around 60 degrees. Friday through Sunday will continue the trend, with highs between 86 and 87 degrees and clear skies each day.
Forecasters noted a steady warming pattern, with daytime highs running 5 to 10 degrees above seasonal normals. Overnight lows will remain consistent in the upper 50s to low 60s.
No rain is expected in Pasadena this week. Marine layer clouds may return overnight but will clear quickly each morning. Winds will stay light locally.
The weekend outlook calls for sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s, with mild evenings near 61 to 62 degrees. Outdoor activities should benefit from the stable weather.
Here is the Pasadena forecast from the National Weather Service as of 3:42 a.m. Tuesday:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
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