1970 - Afternoon highs of 103 degrees at Long Beach, CA, and 105 degrees at the Los Angeles Civic Center were the hottest since September records were established in 1963. Fierce Santa Ana winds accompanying the extreme heat resulted in destructive fires.
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Night: Mostly clear. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 57 overnight. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Day: Sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 85.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 80.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Day: A slight chance of rain showers after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Fri's High Temperature
105 at Death Valley, CA
Fri's Low Temperature
23 at Walden, CO