Sunny & mild through Friday, tracking more substantial warm-up by the weekend

Hey, good morning, Coachella Valley! It should be a gorgeous start to the day, but we're going to see some changes by the weekend. We have a dome of high pressure off the coast to thank for dry conditions at least through the week. We may see a little bit of low clouds and patchy fog in the morning, especially along the coast, but I don't anticipate any issues as you head out the door today. 

The big story as we move into the weekend is warming temperatures. Expect highs to be above average, flirting with the 80° mark today. Temps will remain mild through Friday, and by the weekend, we'll really start to feel the heat, with highs potentially reaching the mid to upper 80s by Sunday.

We are tracking a disturbance moving out of northern Nevada could usher in some Santa Ana winds mainly for us on Thursday and Friday. This evening through Thursday night there will be periods of gusty northerly winds along and below the coastal slopes of the mountain.

A Wind Advisory is in effect from 6pm this evening through noon on Thursday for areas along the Malibu Coast and west San Fernando Valley. At the moment, there are no advisories in place for the Coachella Valley, but be prepared for periods of gusty winds exceeding 20mph by tomorrow.

Overall, expect sunny skies and increasingly warm temperatures heading into the weekend here in the valley. Plus, we'll have excellent evenings for catching a beautiful California sunset. Be sure to send in your pictures, and stay tuned to News Channel 3 for all your latest weather updates