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National Weather Service forecasters are predicting increasingly warm conditions for Pasadena and surrounding areas through the upcoming weekend, with temperatures expected to climb several degrees above seasonal averages under mostly clear skies.
Currently, Pasadena is experiencing typical mid-February conditions with varying amounts of high clouds overhead and temperatures reaching seasonal normals. Light winds are prevailing across the area, with a weak pattern of offshore flow at night switching to onshore breezes during daylight hours.
Over the next 24 to 48 hours, residents can expect a gradual warming trend as a weak ridge of high pressure builds over the West Coast. While some morning clouds may develop Tuesday, they’re expected to clear quickly, giving way to partly cloudy to mostly clear skies. Daytime temperatures will remain steady or inch slightly higher than current levels.
The warming pattern will become more pronounced as the week progresses, with the most significant temperature increases expected by the weekend. This warming trend coincides with a high-pressure ridge strengthening over the region, pushing temperatures notably above mid-February averages.
No precipitation is in the forecast for Pasadena through the remainder of February.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday and Sunday are shaping up to be the warmest days of the period. The high-pressure ridge will be at its strongest, bringing mostly clear skies and notably warm conditions ideal for outdoor activities.
Here is the latest forecast for Pasadena as of 3:08 a.m. on Monday 17, from the National Weather Service:
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Patchy fog after 4:00 a.m. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Patchy fog before 10:00 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 70. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 47.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80.
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