Los Angeles, California – California is expected to remain locked into a persistent above-normal temperature pattern during the first full week of February, with little indication that cooler air will return anytime soon.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, there is an 80 to 90 percent probability that temperatures will stay above normal across California through the Feb. 4–10 period, with that signal holding firm until further notice. This places California among the most consistently warm regions in the country as winter progresses.
Across Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire, daytime highs are expected to run well above seasonal levels, frequently reaching the upper 60s to low 70s. Overnight lows will remain mild, reducing the need for cold-weather precautions in most urban and coastal areas.
Central California, including the Central Valley and coastal communities from Santa Barbara to Monterey, will also see sustained warmth, with afternoons climbing into the 60s. Farther north, including the Bay Area and Sacramento region, temperatures are expected to stay comfortably above average, though cooler nights will persist inland.
Mountain regions will remain colder, but snow levels are expected to stay elevated, limiting low-elevation winter impacts and reducing the risk of major travel disruptions on routes such as I-5, Highway 99, and I-80 outside of higher passes.
With precipitation chances remaining limited, dry conditions may increase fire weather awareness in typically sensitive areas. Residents are encouraged to remain mindful of water use and seasonal hazards. The warm pattern shows no immediate signs of breaking, and additional updates are expected if confidence levels shift later in February.
