Despite the high temperatures, only a few areas — such as the Antelope Valley — could break records. Areas closer to the coast, including coastal valleys and mountain ranges, will have highs in the 80s and 90s due to the marine layer.
A visitor poses for a photo with the thermometer at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center in Death Valley on Sunday.
The highest temperatures are expected in Death Valley, with highs of 128 and 129 degrees expected on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. "We've seen such cool temperatures this spring, colder than normal, so this switch might not be very appealing to people," said Lisa Phillips, a National Weather Service meteorologist with the agency's Oxnard office.
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