The skies over Los Angeles are set to clear up after a misty morning, paving the way for a mostly sunny Valentine's Day, according to the National Weather Service. Locals can expect the day's high to hover around a mild 64 degrees, with light easterly winds shifting to the southwest by the afternoon. As the sun sets on the city of angels tonight, the clouds will make a comeback, setting the scene for a cooler evening with temperatures dipping to the mid-40 degrees.
Thursday will bring more sun, with the highs inching up slightly to around 65 degrees and breezes picking up, blowing west southwest at 5 to 10 mph. As the week progresses, temperatures will climb, reaching almost 70 degrees by Friday. Despite the slight warmth, nights will remain on the cooler side, averaging around 49 degrees to 50 degrees into the weekend.
The forecast, which was detailed on the National Weather Service's website, also hints at a change in the weather pattern starting Saturday night. Angelenos may want to keep their umbrellas close by as there's a chance of rain beginning Saturday night and into the next week. While the days will continue to be partly sunny and mild with highs in the upper 60 degrees, the evenings are expected to see increased cloud cover and a higher likelihood of rain.
As the nation prepares to honor George Washington on the federal holiday named after him, the weather seems to take a somber turn with rain likely throughout Washington's Birthday. The promise of rain lingers into Tuesday, casting a wet outlook as the city moves into the new week.
