Southern California heats up, with several days of sunshine on tap

Monday, June 1, 2026 2:20PM

SoCal heats up, with several days of sunshine on tap

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California is heating up as a ridge of high pressure moves into the region.

Many areas are seeing temperatures 8 to 10 degrees warmer than average for this time of year.

Some areas are expected to see highs in the upper-80s throughout much of the week.

Then, an onshore flow returns heading into the weekend, bringing a cooldown with the return of marine layer clouds.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Monday will see clouds in the morning followed by afternoon sunshine, with a high of 78 degrees and a low of 63. Conditions will be similar for the next few days, with temperatures cooling a few degrees by the end of the week.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Monday can expect sunshine and gusty winds with a high of 86 degrees and a low of 60. Highs are expected to stay in the upper-80s all week until a cooldown arrives by the weekend.

Beaches on Monday will see morning clouds and afternoon sunshine, with a high of 71 degrees and a low of 62.

Mountain communities can expect sunshine on Monday, with a high of 75 degrees and a low of 39. Temperatures will continue to climb a few degrees throughout the week, reaching a high of 77 degrees by Wednesday and Thursday.

The deserts will be sunny on Monday, with a high of 94 degrees and a low of 58. Temperatures in Palm Springs are expected to reach 101 degrees.

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