SoCal to see cooler temps this weekend and possible showers Christmas Eve

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A cooling trend continues in Southern California this weekend, bringing clouds and temperatures in the 60s and 70s.

Cooler temperatures arrived just in time for the first official day of winter! Saturday marks the winter solstice this year.

This astronomical event signals not only the shortest day but also the longest night of the year.

RELATED: What is the winter solstice?

Although conditions will be cool, no rain is expected until Christmas Eve when showers are possible.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Saturday will reach a high of 68 degrees, dropping to 48 at night. Similar conditions are on tap on Sunday.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Saturday can expect morning clouds, followed by partly sunny conditions. The high will reach 73 and the low will be 46.

Beaches on Saturday should see some sunshine after morning fog dissipates. A high of 62 is on tap. A high surf advisory was issued for some counties,

Mountains on Saturday will be sunny amid a high of 61 degrees. Temperatures drop to a chilly 32 degrees overnight.

Deserts this weekend will be sunny and in the low 70s. Meanwhile, Palm Springs will be in the low 80s.

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