Angelenos can expect a rollercoaster of weather conditions today, as the National Weather Service predicts showers and possible thunderstorms, before transitioning to clearer skies in the evening. The likelihood of rain is pegged at 60% with the potential for up to a quarter of an inch - though that number could climb if thunderstorms hit harder.
Temperatures will hover around 57 degrees with the winds shifting from south to west-southwest and accelerating to a breezy 15 to 20 mph. Gusts could peak at 25 mph, adding a brisk chill to the damp day. As night falls, the 20 percent chance of rain should clear, making way for partly cloudy skies and lows dipping to around 43 degrees. Those winds aren't going to let up, though, with gusts as robust as earlier in the day.
But there's good news on the horizon for the weekend warriors. Saturday's forecast from the National Weather Service shines a sunny disposition on Los Angeles, as temperatures are expected to warm up to 64 degrees. There may be a light northeast wind in the morning, calming to a southwest breeze in the afternoon.
Sunday's weather appears to be a twin of Saturday's, sunny with a high near the same marker, with gentle northeast winds in the morning turning to the southwest in the afternoon. However, light gusts might reach 15 mph, so hold onto your hat if you're out and about. As the night descends, the city will be blanketed in a partly cloudy sky as temperatures dip to the mid-40s.
Monday promises to mark the beginning of a warming trend set to last throughout the week, with sunny skies and temperatures climbing to a pleasant 71 degrees. Those clear, starry nights will continue into Monday night with lows around 49 degrees.
Looking ahead, the heat continues to build into the workweek. Los Angelinos should prepare for higher temperatures still, with Tuesday highs reaching around 79 degrees and then temperatures cresting over 80 on Wednesday. Whether you're beach-bound or busy with work, the week ahead promises ample sunshine and warm days, with the next chance of thunderstorms safely in our rearview mirror.
