SoCal can expect cool to mild conditions Friday as a warmup makes its way into the region

Friday, May 15, 2026 1:57PM

SoCal will see cool to mild conditions Friday before warmup arrives

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California will see cool to mild conditions Friday as a marine layer brings morning clouds to the region.

The return of May gray conditions this week dropped temperatures to around the mid-to-upper 70s and low-80s.

Now, we're tracking yet another warmup as it makes its way into the region. It is expected to ramp up early next week, rising temperatures to the mid 80s in some areas.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Friday will see clouds in the morning, with a high of 75 degrees and a low of 59. More sunshine is expected over the weekend, but temperatures remain in the low 70s.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Friday can expect cloudy skies to start the day, with a high of 79 degrees and a low of 53. Gusty conditions are expected this weekend. Temperatures will bump back up to the mid 80s next week.

Beaches on Friday will see cloudy marine layer skies, with the sun peaking out later in the day. Expect a high of 66 degrees and a low of 57.

Mountain communities on Friday can expect mild conditions with a high of 70 degrees and a low of 36. Expect a sunny and breezy rest of the week.

Desert areas on Friday will see gusty winds with a high of 88 degrees and a low of 53. Palm Springs is expected to reach 98 degrees.

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