A cold front that moved through the Southland overnight is quickly heading east, ramping up strong and hazardous winds on Monday.
A high wind warning was in effect through 1 p.m. for the Ventura and Los Angeles County mountains.
The strongest winds were expected in the Grapevine area, where gusts between 60 and 65 mph were forecast, according to the National Weather Service. The damaging weather conditions will also impact the 5 Freeway over the Tejon Pass and Highway 138 near the Grapevine.
In Running Springs, a mix of wind, snow and strong winds high winds has left soggy conditions, posing a challenge for drivers on the 15 Freeway and through the high desert.
As of 8:50 a.m., weather conditions had caused power outages for more than 2,000 Southern California Edison customers in areas including Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties, as well as the Inland Empire, according to the utility company's website.
About 700 customers were without power overnight after fierce winds knocked downed palm trees and power lines in Playa Del Rey, the Department of Water and Power confirmed. Power to those customers has been restored, DWP said.
High pressure and offshore winds will keep SoCal dry all week with a slight warming trend through Friday. The next chance of rain arrives late Saturday into Sunday.
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A High Surf Advisory has been issued until 2 p.m. Tuesday, with waves from 4 to 7 feet with isolated sets to 9 feet.
NBC4's Toni Guinyard and Crystal Egger contributed to this report.
