Los Angelenos might want to carry an umbrella for the latter part of this week, as the National Weather Service predicts an increased chance of showers and thunderstorms starting Wednesday night. Today, however, starts with patchy fog before clearing up to a high near 91 degrees. Light winds from the west southwest are expected to pick up in the afternoon.
As the evening rolls in, the forecast suggests those earlier clear skies will yield to increasing clouds, settling down to a low of around 68. Calming winds in the evening give way to a mostly cloudy Wednesday, with temperatures expected to climb to a high near 89. Breezes are anticipated to remain modest, maintaining the 5 to 10 mph range.
Wednesday night may just be the start of some rainy weather, with forecasters giving a 30% chance of precipitation, including possible showers and thunderstorms after 11 p.m. The cloud cover will hold firm, maintaining nighttime temps around a comfortable 69 degrees. "A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm," is what the National Weather Service is calling for.
Those wet conditions are predicted to prevail through Thursday with a 60% chance of showers and potentially a thunderstorm before 11 a.m., followed by a continued chance of rain into the afternoon. Despite the possibility of grey skies, the temperature could reach up to a cooler 84 degrees. After intermittent showers on Thursday night, a 40% likelihood is given for showers and thunderstorms.
Heading into the weekend, the weather appears more promising with only a 30% chance of rainfall by Friday, followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 80. As Saturday approaches, Los Angeles should expect patchy morning fog before the sun claims the sky, boasting a high near 83 degrees. Sunday keeps the good vibes rolling with sunny conditions and a similar high of 84. Forecasters predict a return to patchy fog by night.
Angelenos looking forward to next Monday can hold on to some of that sunshine, with "Patchy fog" giving way to "mostly sunny" weather and a high near 87, concluding a somewhat tumultuous weather week in the City of Angels.
