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Los Angeles to Enjoy Sunny Skies Before Rain and Possible Thunderstorms Arrive This Week

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Published on January 02, 2024
Los Angeles to Enjoy Sunny Skies Before Rain and Possible Thunderstorms Arrive This WeekSource: Unsplash/Haneen Krimly

Los Angeles residents can look forward to mostly sunny skies with a high near 66 degrees today, according to the National Weather Service. Light winds expected to pick up in the afternoon are predicted to shift from east-northeast at 5 to 10 mph to south. However, the city is bracing for a shift in weather starting tonight as showers are forecasted, primarily after 4:00 a.m., bringing an 80% chance of rain and potential precipitation amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch.

The National Weather Service reports a 90% chance of continued showers and possible thunderstorms for Wednesday starting after 10:00 a.m. Temperatures are expected to drop to a high near 59 with south wind transitioning to west-northwest and could gust as high as 20 mph. Even with the tumultuous sky, new rainfall levels are anticipated to closely match those of a typical overcast evening—staying between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though higher amounts could accompany thunderstorms.

The weather seems to make a turn for the better by Wednesday night as forecasts promise mostly clear conditions with a low of around 47 degrees. Thursday continues to offer relief with sunny skies and a near 61-degree high, along with a moderate northwest wind blowing at around 10 mph.

Friday is slated to be sunny with highs reaching up to 63 degrees, and the nights are forecasted to be just as clear with lows around 44 degrees. The weekend maintains this trend with more sun and similar temperatures during the day, although there's a chance of showers after dark on Saturday. Sunday daytime forecasts revert to the possibility of showers amidst mostly sunny weather and a high near 58 degrees, followed by a mostly clear night with lows dipping close to 39. Looking ahead. Monday is also forecasted to be sunny with a high near 59 degrees.