The weather in Los Angeles is showing its fickle nature yet again, with an expected shift from cloudy skies to clear sunshine over the coming week. A light jacket might be in order for today, as there's a "20 percent chance of rain after 11am," with temperatures reaching a high near 67 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service. Light winds are expected to pick up to a mild breeze of 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
As for tonight, evening plans are less likely to be hampered by rain but pack a sweater just in case, as the mercury is set to drop to around 51 degrees. The wind, while staying muted in pace, will change course, swinging from west southwest to east northeast. Sunday promises clearer skies with the return of the sun, pushing the thermometers up to a pleasant realm around 71 degrees, and the winds holding steady at a gentle 5 mph.
The week ahead is looking mostly bright and dry. Monday continues the trend with a sunny forecast and high temperatures stretching up to 72 degrees, "Sunny, with a high near 72. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon," according to the official forecast. Nighttime temperatures throughout the week are expected to average around a cool 50 degrees.
Midweek, Angelenos should anticipate a touch of coastal character as "Patchy fog after 11pm" becomes a common theme beginning Tuesday night. Moreover, this foggy veil will likely greet early risers before fully retreating by mid-morning Wednesday. Notwithstanding these moments of gray, the sun is set to play a prominent role, with most days basking in its radiance and highs fluctuating in the upper 60s. Come nightfall, skies will clear with temperatures dipping slightly colder, hovering around the upper 40s.
