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The weekly average minimum temperature was also above normal by 1-3C in many parts of the country.

Southern California’s unusually warm winter weather this week broke five temperature records Thursday as a strong high pressure system pushed the thermometer to around 15 degrees above normal across the region.

But that shift isn’t expected until Friday, and until then, Wofford said this warm stretch will remain in place, with highs stretching 15 to 20 degrees above normal for this time of year — and even higher in some spots.

Downtown L.A. was about 14 degrees above normal Sunday, reaching 82 degrees.

Downtown Los Angeles was about 14 degrees above normal Sunday, reaching 82 degrees.