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Los Angeles, CA — California is poised for an unusually warm transition into 2026, with long-range forecasts indicating near-record heat across much of the state during the week of December 27 through January 2. As of Saturday, December 20, meteorologists say a dominant high-pressure ridge is expected to keep colder Pacific systems well north of the region.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, California falls within a broad zone favoring above-normal temperatures, a signal that spans nearly the entire western United States. This pattern often suppresses storm activity while allowing daytime temperatures to climb well above seasonal averages…