This warm, dry December pattern will continue for the rest of the week. Tuesday’s temperatures hit 10 to 20 degrees above normal, with even coastal locations getting into the 80s. And there’s not much of a break in the heat for tomorrow. Wednesday is going to be similar with inland tempera tures just as warm, and only slight cooling along the coast. Weak Santa Ana winds will continue over the mountains with gusting around 20 to 30mph and afternoon relative humidity dipping down into the teens. Skies will stay clear through at least Thursday with the possibility of some coastal clouds Friday and this weekend. The weekend is looking slightly cooler, but still above normal. And there is no rain showing up in the extended forecast. So, we’re looking dry through at least most of next week. WEDNESDAY COAST: sunny – mid to upper 70s INLAND: sunny – low to mid 80s MTNS: sunny, weak santa ana winds – highs around 70 DESERTS: sunny – low 80s ...read more read less