Southern California cools down as temperatures drop this weekend

Friday, June 26, 2026 2:23PM

SoCal cools down as temperatures drop this weekend

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Relief is in sight for Southern California after several days of hot temperatures and humidity.

A cooling trend begins Friday and into the weekend, with temperatures dropping across the region. As temperatures fall, below-average temperatures are on tap for next week.

Los Angeles and Orange counties Friday will see morning clouds and partly sunny conditions, with a high of 75 degrees and a low of 59. Temperatures are expected to drop a few degrees this weekend.

The valleys and Inland Empire Friday can expect sunny skies, with a high of 80 degrees and a low of 56. Temperatures are expected to drop to the upper 70s during the weekend.

The beaches Friday will see cloudy conditions in the morning, followed by sunny skies, with a high of 70 degrees and a low of 60. There's a slight chance for drizzle Saturday morning.

Mountain communities Friday can expect sunshine and breezy conditions, with a high of 75 degrees and a low of 40.

Desert areas will see a high of 87 degrees and a low of 61 Friday. Expect wind gusts up to 35 mph. Palm Springs is expected to reach 103 degrees.

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