SoCal to see gradual warmup before shower chances arrive later this week

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 2:30PM

SoCal to see gradual warmup before possible showers later this week

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California will see a gradual warmup before shower chances return later this week.

A very weak high-pressure system building on Tuesday and Wednesday will begin to warm things up, but only to the mid-to-upper 70s for most areas.

Then, a very quick, short-lived low-pressure system will move in on Thursday, bringing a 20% chance of showers for most communities. The rain chances linger into the evening.

Los Angeles and Orange counties Tuesday will see more afternoon sunshine, with a high of 74 degrees and a low of 48. After a partly sunny day Wednesday, slight rain chances return Thursday.

The valleys and Inland Empire Tuesday can expect a high of 75 degrees and a low of 46. Similar conditions are on tap Wednesday before possible showers Thursday.

Beaches Tuesday will see a mix of clouds and sunshine, with a high of 66 degrees and a low of 49.

Mountain communities Tuesday can expect mostly sunny skies with a high of 60 degrees and a low of 24. Expect cold overnight lows throughout the week.

Desert areas Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high of 75 degrees and a low of 38. Windy conditions return Wednesday and Thursday.

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