Heatwave Ahead

Los Angeles is poised to experience its highest temperatures of 2025 this coming Monday, with forecasts indicating a rise into the 90s. Specifically, temperatures in downtown LA are expected to peak between 85 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Areas like the San Fernando, San Gabriel, and Santa Clarita valleys might experience even higher readings, with Woodland Hills predicted to reach a scorching 95 degrees, according to Robbie Munroe of the National Weather Service in Oxnard.

• Forecast for Downtown LA: 85 to 90 degrees
• Woodland Hills: Potential peak at 95 degrees
• Burbank: Forecasted at 90 degrees; close to daily record

This surge in temperature may lead to the shattering of previous records, with the hottest March 24 on record in Woodland Hills sitting at 89 degrees.

Midweek Cooldown

The heat will not last long; by Thursday, a significant cooldown of approximately 20 degrees is anticipated, bringing temperatures down to around 70 degrees.

Meanwhile, desert and mountainous regions within Los Angeles County will continue to experience hot and windy conditions throughout the week.

Causes of the Temperature Fluctuations

The initial temperature rise results from a strong high-pressure ridge in the area, accompanied by an offshore flow that is pushing warm air from the mountains into the coastal regions. As these conditions culminate, residents are being advised to brace for high surf along the Southern California coast.

Waves are expected to reach heights of four to seven feet due to strong winds and storm activity to the west and northwest.

Potential Rain on the Horizon

Looking ahead, residents could experience light rainfall as a storm system progresses southward along California’s Central Coast, with possible rain in Los Angeles between March 30 and April 2. “It’s just a question of how far south that system makes it,” said Munroe.