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

SoCal is finally seeing heat relief. Here's how long it will last

Southern California is seeing a much-needed break from the heat as a cooling trend moves into the region following days of scorching temperatures.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 5:17AM

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California is seeing a much-needed break from the heat as a cooling trend moves into the region following days of scorching temperatures.

An area of low pressure moving through the Pacific Northwest is bringing significant cooling to Southern California this weekend and into next week.

Enjoy the cooler weather while it lasts. Another warm-up enters the forecast at the end of next week.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Saturday can expect a high of 88 degrees and a low of 68. Temperatures are expected to stay in the low-to-mid 80s all week starting Sunday, before another warmup next weekend.

The valleys and Inland Empire will see a high of 92 degrees and a low of 68 on Saturday. Expect similar conditions all week before temperatures begin to rise next Thursday.

Beach communities on Saturday will see fog in the morning followed by afternoon sunshine, with a high of 78 degrees and a low of 68.

Mountain areas can expect sunny skies on Saturday, with a high of 78 degrees and a low of 55. Temperatures are expected to fall to the mid-to-low 70s by Sunday and into the workweek.

Desert communities are expected to reach a high of 91 degrees and a low of 69 on Saturday. Palm Springs is expected to reach 106 degrees. By next week, temperatures are expected to drop to the mid-80s.

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