Overview
- NWS high wind warnings cover the Antelope Valley, San Gabriel Mountains, and the 5 Freeway corridor, with 25–40 mph winds and gusts to 65 mph, and up to 70 mph in parts of northern Los Angeles County through Saturday afternoon.
- A wider set of wind advisories is in effect for coastal and valley areas including Malibu, Santa Clarita, and downtown Los Angeles, with additional advisories posted for the Coachella Valley beginning Thursday night.
- Officials warn that saturated soils from recent rains will increase the likelihood of downed trees, power line damage, and outages, with difficult travel expected for high‑profile vehicles.
- Drivers on mountain routes such as Tejon Pass could encounter periods of low visibility and light blowing snow, especially in the highest terrain.
- A High Surf Advisory is active for west‑facing beaches with 10–15 foot breakers and dangerous rip currents, while freeze and frost alerts target inland valleys and Joshua Tree with overnight lows dipping into the upper 20s to low 30s.