Los Angeles, California – A broad late-winter warm-up is developing across California, bringing a stretch of above-normal temperatures and a pause in the state’s typically active February storm pattern. The shift is expected to support travel, outdoor activity, and recovery efforts in areas that have seen recent wet weather.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the Feb. 9–15 outlook favors above-normal temperatures across much of California. The strongest signal covers coastal and inland valleys, pointing to several consecutive days of milder-than-average conditions statewide.
In Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire, daytime highs are expected to climb into the upper 60s and 70s, delivering a springlike feel for mid-February. Central California, including Bakersfield and Fresno, should also see warm afternoons with comfortable daytime conditions.
Across Northern California, including Sacramento and the Bay Area, temperatures are expected to trend into the 60s, while overnight lows remain cool but manageable. Even higher elevations warm modestly, reducing daytime travel concerns in foothill communities.
The warm-up comes with a notably dry pattern. No organized rain or mountain snow systems are evident during this stretch, allowing rivers to stabilize but limiting new snowpack and reservoir inflow.
Cool mornings and localized fog remain possible, but the overall outlook points to a calm, mild period. Additional updates will determine when a more active weather pattern may return later in February.
