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California – Morning marine chill fades fast as sunshine pours over rooftops, palm fronds barely moving in the calm air. By afternoon, winter layers feel out of place. Southern California is sliding into a rare January warm stretch, with temperatures climbing well above normal through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, high pressure remains firmly in control across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Clear skies and light offshore breezes allow temperatures to surge each afternoon. Highs reach the low 80s across downtown Los Angeles, East L.A., and the San Fernando Valley, with similar warmth spreading into Oxnard and coastal valleys…