Mid-week cooldown moves in, brings June Gloom conditions to SoCal

Thursday, June 18, 2026 2:40PM

Mid-week cooldown moves in, brings June Gloom conditions to SoCal

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California can expect cooler temperatures on Thursday. After several hot and sunny days, a mid-week cooldown has moving in, bringing the return of thicker cloud cover and June Gloom conditions.

A Beach Hazard Statement is in effect until Friday at 11 p.m. for areas south of Orange County to San Diego due to unsafe beach conditions. Three to 6-foot waves and rip currents are expected.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Thursday will see cloudy skies, with a high of 75 degrees and a low of 61. The marine layer is expected to stick around through the weekend.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Thursday can expect a high of 80 degrees and a low of 55, with a chance for drizzle in the foothills. Temperatures are expected to drop into the 70s by the weekend.

Beaches will see cloudy skies on Thursday, with a high of 69 degrees and a low of 59. Similar conditions are on tap for the rest of the week.

Mountain communities can expect sunshine on Thursday, with a high of 79 degrees and a low of 46. Temperatures will continue to drop slightly through the weekend.

The deserts on Thursday will see sunny and hot conditions with a high of 91 degrees and a low of 64. Palm Springs is expected to reach a high of 101 degrees.

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