SoCal is finally getting relief from the heat. Here's how long it will last

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 8:01AM PT
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California is getting a much-needed break from the heat as a low-pressure system lingers over the region after days of scorching temperatures.

The area of low pressure from the Pacific Northwest is bringing significant cooling to Southern California this week. Some areas are even seeing below-average temperatures.

Enjoy the cooler weather while it lasts. A very mild warm-up enters the forecast at the end of next week, though temperatures aren't expected to get extremely warm.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Wednesday can expect clouds and a chance of drizzle, with a high of 79 degrees and a low of 61. Temperatures are expected to climb a bit over the weekend, but only a couple of degrees.

The valleys and Inland Empire will see a chance of drizzle, with a high of 81 degrees and a low of 59 on Wednesday. Expect highs in the low-to-mid 80s for the next few days, with a slight warm-up to the upper-80s by Friday and into the weekend.



Beach communities on Wednesday will see partly cloudy skies and the possibility of some drizzle, with a high of 69 degrees and a low of 64.

Mountain areas can expect sunny and breezy conditions on Wednesday, with a high of 71 degrees and a chilly overnight low of 48. Expect similar conditions all week.

Desert communities will see breezy conditions and sunshine with a high of 84 degrees and a low of 58 on Wednesday. Palm Springs is expected to reach a high of 98 degrees.

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