Today, Los Angeles can expect rain starting in the late afternoon hours with a high near 59 degrees and an 80% chance of precipitation, according to the National Weather Service. As the evening rolls in, be prepared for more persistent rainfall, as the chance of precipitation hits a surefire 100% and new rainfall amounts to between a half to three-quarters of an inch.
The rainy conditions will linger into Friday morning, eventually giving way around 10:00 a.m, while a temperate high near 61 and winds gusting up to 15 mph bring slight relief though travelers and commuters should remain cautious, the roads may offer treacherous passage, puddles deep as mini lakes nestle in the concrete valleys of city streets. While the skies begin to clear by Friday night, the weekend promises breaks in the gray with partly sunny skies Saturday and mostly sunny conditions projected for Sunday.
Temperatures over the weekend are expected to maintain a mild climate, with Saturday's high nearing 63 and dipping to a cooler 45 at night, then Sunday wireless dreams of sunny skies come alive with a high around 65, perfect for any outdoor plans that had been dampened by the week's wet beginning. The trend of chill evenings continues with 44 degrees forecasted for Sunday night; however, the calm is before a possible return to unsettled weather, as Wednesday hints at another round of rain.
Looking ahead to next week, Los Angeles residents will have several opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. The forecast from the National Weather Service suggests mostly sunny days, with high temperatures consistently in the low 60s and nighttime lows in the mid-40s. By midweek, there's a possibility that the city may find itself once again reaching for umbrellas and raincoats, as both the clouds and the chance for rain make a return.
