Freezing Temperatures, Strong Winds To Buffet Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, CA - Hollywood residents can expect near-freezing overnight temperatures as a cold snap brings unseasonably cold temperatures to the region.

Much of Los Angeles County will see cold weather conditions throughout the week, especially on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The Coasts and valleys will reach temperatures as low as 28 degrees, with the mountains and deserts reaching as low as 10 degrees. Wind chill on Tuesday will be between -10 and 10 degrees, according to the National Weather Service for Los Angeles and Oxnard.

The Hollywood area will see overnight temperatures in the 30s along with a chance of rain Tuesday and Friday.

A freeze watch will be in effect in the San Fernando Valley Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, with temperatures potentially falling below 32 degrees.

“The cold temperatures may be harmful to exposed people, pets, and plants including possible crop damage,” NWS said.

Gusty winds will create more hazardous conditions, with gusts between 40 and 60 miles per hour in the coasts and valleys, and winds between 50 and 70 miles per hour in the mountains and deserts, according to NWS.

According to the National Weather Service "strong north winds are likely to affect much of the area Tuesday," while a "very cold air mass" will linger over the region from Tuesday through Thursday, keeping temperatures well below normal.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles County beaches can expect high surf between seven and 10 feet and dangerous rip currents, according to NWS. West-facing beaches will see the highest surf, NWS said. Neighboring Ventura County will see surf between eight to 14 feet. Widespread winds will also create choppy sea conditions for boats, NWS said.

“High surf will create strong rip currents, so swimmers and beachgoers are urged to use caution as these conditions will be particularly hazardous,” NWS said.

City News Service