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Published on February 29, 2024
Los Angeles Braces for Drizzle and Rain, with a Cooler, Wet Weekend AheadSource: Unsplash/Brittney Butler

The weather forecast for Los Angeles CA suggests intermittent drizzle and a slight chance of rain, accompanied by patchy fog this morning. According to the National Weather Service, the temperature would reach a high of around 66 degrees with the gentle breeze turning south southwest in the afternoon.

Tonight, Angelenos can expect a 20 percent chance of rain post-11 p.m., setting the stage for a cloudy evening with temperatures dropping to an approximate low of 51 degrees. The winds are predicted to maintain their mild pace, shifting southeast after midnight, invariably introducing a crisp end to the day.

As the week progresses, Friday's outlook is slightly wetter, with a 30 percent chance of rainfall, mainly anticipated after the late morning hours. Los Angeles will witness mostly cloudy skies while temperatures hover near the 62-degree mark. South southeast winds blowing at 5 to 10 mph in the morning are expected to swing south-southwest in the afternoon.

Rainfall seems to be the recurring theme extending through the weekend, with Friday night showing a 70% likelihood of rain. "New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible," according to the forecast. The southerly winds will continue to stir the night air at 5 to 10 mph.

Come Saturday, residents should prepare for likely rain and a cool, breezy day with high temperatures only reaching near 60 degrees. Gusts as high as 25 mph may sweep through the city. That probability of precipitation sticks around at 70%, matching the consistency of a classic L.A. sequel, albeit of drizzle and downpour.

A transition begins Saturday night with the rain probability diminishing before 11 p.m., leading to a gradual clearing. The week rounds off on a sunnier note on Sunday with mostly sunny skies and a high around 62, with the night sky clearing further. Looking ahead to next week, the city is expected to bask in sunny to mostly sunny conditions, with daytime highs comfortably sitting in the mid-60s.