Effin' Record Breaking

Supposedly, I survived this. I hate anything above 75F degrees. Uneven tans, sweaty breasts, constant showers, etc. etc. Not the best way to start a week.

A strong ridge of high pressure aloft is blocking any potential storms from entering the nation and it is keeping temperatures on the toasty side.

Los Angeles hit a blistering 100 degrees on Monday and San Diego tied an April record with a high of 98 degrees.

Highs may be a bit less on Tuesday but more daily records may fall in cities like Sacramento, Calif., Portland, Ore., and Reno, Nev.

In addition, Phoenix, Ariz. may see their first 100 degree high of 2009.

Highs will be in the 70s and 80s through much of the Northwest.

The Desert Southwest will be blazing where 90s and 100s are likely.

More 90s can be expected through the Central Valley of California.

An increased onshore flow will help decrease temperatures along the immediate coast of California.

Areas that saw snow late last week and over the weekend will see a rapid snow melt in the coming days, bringing a potential for flooding.

Wednesday into Thursday a cold front will push south into the Northwest cooling temperatures down throughout much of the West by late week as the strong ridge aloft gives way to a colder trough. -Weather.com