Downtown Los Angeles rolled out of bed under a gray blanket Saturday, with patchy fog and a stubborn marine layer keeping early lows near 57°F. The gloom will not last long, though, as skies are expected to clear by late morning and send inland temperatures into the low-to-mid 80s, while beach neighborhoods stay much cooler.
Foggy Start, Sun-Soaked Finish
Along the coast, patchy fog is likely to hang around before 11 a.m., thanks to a shallow inversion around 1,000 feet locking low clouds over shoreline communities. Light west winds between 0 and 10 mph should kick in through the day, helping downtown warm to around 84°F with even hotter readings farther inland. According to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard, the marine layer is expected to stick around through Sunday, ahead of a cooler pattern next week.
Week Ahead: Cooler Temps, Gusty Breezes
From Tuesday through Thursday, a stronger Pacific low is set to move in, bringing a noticeable cooldown and stronger onshore flow that will trim several degrees off afternoon highs. Forecasters see only a slight chance of light rain during the middle of the week, with any totals likely staying under a quarter inch. Gusty southwesterly winds could kick up in interior valleys and foothills, so plan around those afternoon gusts if you have outdoor plans inland.
What Drivers and Beachgoers Should Expect
Morning commuters should be ready for reduced visibility along coastal freeways before 11 a.m., especially near Pacific Coast Highway and the 405. Conditions should improve by midday as the low clouds lift. Inland, afternoon errands and outdoor plans will feel comfortable under mostly sunny skies, but you will want an extra layer if you are hanging out at the beach after sunset. For some context on this month’s recent whiplash warmth, see L.A. wakes up chilly, bakes by Thursday.
Bottom Line
There are no watches or warnings in effect for Los Angeles proper this morning, but brief pockets of dense fog near the coast could cut visibility for early drivers. If you work outside, stay hydrated and try to schedule the most strenuous tasks for the morning or late afternoon inland, when temperatures peak.
