Downtown Los Angeles started Monday under a gray blanket of patchy fog and mid‑50s temps, but the gloom is not sticking around for long. Forecasters say cloud cover should thin by late morning, letting sunshine take over and bumping highs into the upper 70s to around 80 by mid‑afternoon. South winds will stay on the light side, and inland neighborhoods will run noticeably warmer than the coast.
Sunny Afternoons, Warmest In The Valleys
By mid‑day, skies should turn partly to mostly sunny, with downtown expected to top out near 80 degrees. Warmer valley spots, including pockets of the San Fernando Valley, could sneak into the low 80s. Temperatures are set to peak between about 2 and 4 p.m., with a gentle south wind of 0–10 mph across most areas.
Foggy Mornings Can Slow The Commute
Closer to the coast, patchy to locally dense fog could cut visibility during the morning commute, particularly on bridges and in shoreline neighborhoods. Inland zones should clear sooner. This brief cooldown from last week’s stretch of heat tracks with what was noted earlier in a sudden March heat wave.
Small Chance Of Light Rain Late Tuesday
A weak trough may bring a shot at light rain from late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. The best odds arrive after about 5 p.m. Tuesday, with totals expected to stay under a tenth of an inch if any showers materialize. The National Weather Service pegs the probability at around 40% for that window and notes that any precipitation would be on the lighter side. Check the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
Winds, Beaches, And What To Pack
Winds should remain mostly light through midweek, although gusts are possible over the interior foothills and the Antelope Valley. Mariners are advised to keep an eye on conditions later in the week when onshore winds could strengthen. Layers will come in handy for fog‑prone mornings, while sunscreen is a smart call for the sunnier afternoons, and anyone planning time on the water should check conditions before heading out.
