Expect more of the same through Friday—foggy mornings clearing out for bright, hot afternoons. The good news? A cold front is rolling in right on schedule for the weekend to give us a nice break from the heat.

Today & Tonight: A DENSE FOG ADVISORY will be in effect from 4 to 10 a.m. for most of the area. With visibility potentially dropping to a quarter-mile or less, consider allowing extra drive time during the morning commute. This is especially true if traveling near bodies of water or low-lying areas north of I-10/12. When driving through fog, be sure to use low-beam headlights and try to increase following distance.

Sun-filled skies remain the main story today, sending temperatures climbing into the lower 90s—nearly 10 degrees hotter than typical for this time of October. On the bright side, humidity stays relatively low and rain won't be an issue.

Up Next: We stay hot and dry through Friday, with fog in the mornings before giving way to mainly clear skies. The real payoff arrives late Friday night when a cold front pushes through. While it won't bring any rain, it will deliver a refreshing cooldown just in time for game day in Death Valley. Expect breezy conditions and highs capped in the upper 70s to low 80s on Saturday. Just keep in mind that the breezy winds and dry air will bump up fire risks. We'll hit a crisp mid-50s on Sunday morning before warmth starts creeping back early next week.