As the city of Los Angeles prepares for a stretch of characteristic coastal weather, residents can expect a mix of marine layer fog, drizzle, and gradual clearing skies in the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, today will see patchy drizzle and fog before 11 am, with clouds parting as the day progresses to reveal a pleasant high near 78 degrees. Those planning an evening out should note the increasing clouds as the temperature dips to a comfortable low around 62.
Looking ahead, the pattern of cloudy mornings and clearer afternoons continues, with Thursday set to mirror today's conditions closely, albeit slightly cooler with a high around 77. For runners hitting the streets before sunrise, patchy fog may accompany their strides after 11 pm, merging into Thursday night with the temperature descending marginally to around 61 degrees, as detailed by the NWS. The clearing trend continues into Friday, with sunshine breaking through after morning fog. Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of 78. Light winds will shift to a southwest breeze, gently stirring the palm trees along the boulevards.
Similar weather is expected through the weekend. Saturday will bring patchy morning fog, followed by a mostly sunny afternoon and a warmer high near 80. It should be an ideal day for the beach or a picnic. The evening will see the return of patchy fog, with lows around 62, as per the NWS. This pattern is expected to continue into early next week, with morning fog clearing to mostly sunny skies by midday. Highs will stay in the low 80s, with lows around 62 on Sunday and Monday nights. Tuesday should be slightly warmer, reaching about 84.
