Downtown Los Angeles is starting Tuesday, March 31, 2026, on the muggy side, with patchy fog before dawn and temperatures parked in the upper 50s to low 60s. Clouds will hang around through the morning while a weak system noses in, set to bring a quick burst of light rain after mid-morning. Most spots are only expected to pick up under a tenth of an inch, so outdoor plans and midday commutes should see just minor hiccups, though roads will turn slick in the wet window.
What To Expect Today
Patchy fog is most likely before 5 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with a low near 58°F and cloudy skies lingering into the morning. Rain is likely after about 11 a.m., with roughly a 60% chance and new rainfall amounts generally less than a tenth of an inch. Highs should top out near 72°F. That forecast comes from the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard.
Afternoon Commute and Flights
Morning fog could trim visibility on coastal ramps and slow the earliest commutes, and a drizzle is possible from late morning into the afternoon. Low clouds may hang around into mid-afternoon at area airports. Major delays are not expected, but travelers may want to pad their schedules a bit. Drivers should ease up on the gas on wet pavement and keep an eye out for standing water in the usual low-lying trouble spots.
Boaters and Coastal Waters
Recreational boaters get off easy today, but the mood on the water shifts later this week. Winds and seas are expected to ramp up Wednesday night into Thursday for waters south of Point Conception, and seas may build in the outer waters. If you have plans offshore later in the week, keep checking the forecast and consider postponing nonessential outings if conditions start looking choppy.
Later This Week
The system should move out by Wednesday, April 1, 2026, leaving a sunnier day with highs near 71°F and gusts up to about 20 mph in valley and hill areas. A stronger offshore Santa Ana pattern builds Friday into the weekend, bringing drier air and a solid warm-up, with highs climbing into the 80s on Saturday and Sunday. That pattern follows the rare warm spell earlier in March.
No advisories or warnings are in effect for Los Angeles County as of Tuesday morning. If your schedule shifts, check the latest forecast before heading out and give yourself a little extra time on wet roads.
