Los Angeles residents, it's time to pull out the umbrellas and raincoats as the city gears up for a wet week ahead. According to the National Weather Service, today started with "patchy fog before 10am" followed by mostly cloudy skies, with an expected high of 73 degrees. The nighttime forecast promises calm winds and a comfortable low around 56.
Thursday will see the beginning of a rain spell, with a "30 percent chance of rain after 4pm," and a high teetering at near 67. The evening's outlook suggests rain will become more definite, mainly after 10pm, as southeast winds pick up to 10 to 15 mph. The weather will take a turn to steadier rain on Friday, with high temperatures dipping close to 61 and prevailing east southeast winds, so don't forget to wear your waterproof boots.
Weekend plans may need a rethink as Saturday and Sunday both come with their own bouts of wet weather. "Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm" is the prediction for both days, carrying through to a mostly cloudy Sunday, which could offer a brief respite from the showers before 10am. But don’t be fooled by any morning sun; the potential for showers creeps back into the forecast Sunday night "mainly after 10pm."
As the new week starts, Angelesinos should keep their rain gear at the ready. The forecast for Monday and Tuesday continues in the same vein, with "a chance of showers" across both days and predominantly overcast conditions. Temperatures are expected to hover in the low 60s during the day, dropping to a cooler 48 come Monday night. True to Los Angeles weather variability, Tuesday may see a shift, with a "slight chance of showers" but mostly sunny skies. The city, known for its sun-soaked days and clear blue skies, will have to endure this period of gloom a bit longer before it can once again bask in the warmth that often characterizes its fall season.
