No rain in sight for SoCal as cooler temperatures remain Friday

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- As Southern California gets ready to welcome the new year, it appears the region won't see rain anytime soon and the sun will shine on the Rose Parade.

Cool afternoon temperatures and cold nights are on tap for the next few days, but a warmup and some windy conditions arrive New Year's Day. Meanwhile, a high surf advisory remains in effect through early next week for beaches in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

On Friday, Los Angeles and Orange counties will reach a high of 62 degrees, dropping to 47 at night. By New Year's Day, temperatures are expected to be in the upper 70s.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Friday will see a high of 70 and partly sunny conditions. Temperatures will drop to 44 degrees at night. New Year's Day will see increased fire risk due to a high of around 80s degrees and some gusty winds.

Beaches on Friday will see a high of 60 degrees and a low of 48. Don't forget, if you're planning to visit the beach, watch out for a high surf advisory bringing big waves.

Mountains will be mostly sunny, reaching a high of 53 degrees. Temperatures will drop to a chilly 27 overnight.

Deserts will see a high of 66 and a low of 44. Temperatures will gradually increase heading into the weekend when it will warm up into the 70s.

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