Cooldown arrives after hot start to the week across SoCal

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A cooldown has arrived after a scorching start to the week across Southern California.

Temperatures are beginning to drop back down to where they should be for the next few days -- around the mid-to-upper 70s and low-80s.

Then, we're tracking yet another warmup heading into next weekend.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Tuesday will see marine layer clouds, with a high of 74 degrees and a low of 58.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Tuesday can expect sunny skies with a high of 74 degrees and a low of 56. Temperatures will bump back up to the 80s heading into the end of the week.

Beaches on Tuesday will see a mix of clouds and sunshine, with a high of 67 degrees and a low of 55.

Mountain communities on Tuesday can expect a high of 79 degrees and a low of 45. Temperatures drop more significantly on Wednesday and Thursday, bringing highs to the low-70s and upper-60s.

Desert areas on Tuesday will see a high of 96 degrees and a low of 60. Palm Springs is expected to reach 103 degrees.

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