Downtown Los Angeles woke up under a gray blanket on Wednesday, with patchy fog, muggy air, and mild temperatures hovering around 62°F while low clouds cut into visibility. The marine layer is expected to burn back through the morning, clearing to mostly sunny skies and a high near 79°F by midafternoon.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
Patchy fog is forecast across the coast and low-lying neighborhoods before 11 a.m., with most spots shaking off the gloom and turning sunny by midday. A light jacket is still a smart move if you are headed to the piers or beaches, since the marine layer will keep coastal areas noticeably cooler while inland neighborhoods warm up quickly, according to the National Weather Service.
Heat Builds Inland
Interior valleys and the Central Coast are on track to climb into the low to upper 80s on Thursday and push into the upper 80s on Friday, putting daytime highs about 10 to 15 degrees above normal for this time of year. That early warmup follows regional coverage of a heat surge across Southern California, as reported by FOX 11 Los Angeles. If your plans include afternoon workouts or yard work, shifting those to the cooler morning or evening hours will be easier on you than the peak heat.
Boaters and Commuters Watch
The National Weather Service has posted Small Craft Advisories for offshore waters from the Central Coast to San Nicolas Island, and seas may stay steep through Thursday night, so boaters are urged to avoid exposed waters and large swells. Gusty winds are also expected in parts of the I-5 corridor and northwest Antelope Valley, with gusts likely to stay just under advisory levels. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should use extra caution on exposed stretches of highway, according to the National Weather Service.
What To Bring
Think layers for coastal mornings, sunglasses and water for inland afternoons, and a little extra drive time for foggy commutes. If you are heading out on the water, check local marine forecasts before leaving the harbor and be ready to rethink plans if conditions take a turn.
