SoCal to see cooler temps for the weekend, but Santa Ana winds set to return next week

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California will see cooler temperatures Saturday as we head into the weekend. Plus, another round of Santa Ana winds return next week.

Saturday will be the coolest day of the week with many parts of the region staying in the low to mid 60s. Temps will start to warm up on Sunday.

When are the Santa Ana winds coming back?

The return of the Santa Ana winds will likely happen on Tuesday, Jan. 7. This will likely be a moderate to strong wind event with wind velocities between 30 and 45 mph. Red flag warnings are expected.

What will the weather be like this weekend in Southern California?

In Los Angeles and Orange counties, Saturday will be partly cloudy and cool, reaching a high of 64 degrees and dropping to 46 at night. Sunday will be warmer with more sun but will still be chilly at night.

The valleys and Inland Empire will see similar conditions Saturday with a high of 66.

Beaches on Saturday will see some morning clouds with afternoon sunshine, reaching a high of 59 degrees and a low of 48.

Mountains will be a bit cooler into the weekend. Saturday's high is 58 degrees, dropping to a chilly 24 at night.

Deserts will see a high of 59 and a low of 38.

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