High pressure strengthening across the region will lead to a gradual warm-up through the weekend with some gusty offshore winds at times as a weak Santa Ana develops. This ridge will effectively direct the storm track well to our north with the next shot at precipitation around the middle of the month, over a week from now. Expect clear skies tonight with light winds and lows in the lower 30s. We'll remain under mostly sunny skies on Thursday with some high clouds as highs reach the mid-50s, north to northeast winds 5-10 mph. Mostly clear and a little warmer Friday through the weekend as daytime temperatures top out near 60 degrees, with overnight lows generally in the 30s. Northeast winds will continue 10- 15 at times with gusts near 20 mph possible. The offshore flow will weaken next week as the onshore flow returns, bringing a gradual cool-down with dry weather for now.

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