This post is for friends and regular readers in Chelsea, Dupont Circle, London, St. Jean de Luz, Baghdad, Nairobi, Shanghai and other points far from LA Observed Tower. Right now it's 85 degrees in Los Angeles, relative humidity stands at 11%, the bay is gorgeous and there is snow on Mt. Baldy. Just thought you'd want to know. Wish you were here.

* Baghdad checks in: "We're heading home, finally. Hope the weather holds. It's a toasty 41 here in the cradle of civilization." 5:45 pm

** Heat set a record: Warmest January 6 downtown in 103 years. Some areas reached ninety degrees. Saturday 1:30 pm

Photo from Venice Beach Cam