Downtown Los Angeles started Tuesday, March 3, 2026, under patchy fog and cool, damp air, with temperatures sitting in the low to mid 50s before the sun makes a comeback. The marine layer is expected to burn off by late morning, clearing the way for a sunny afternoon with highs near 73°F.
Fog Lifts, Sunny Skies Take Over
Patchy fog should thin out before 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, leaving mostly sunny skies through the afternoon. South-southeast breezes will stay light, generally under 10 mph, and inland neighborhoods will see the warmest readings as temperatures climb into the low 70s.
Offshore Winds Building Into The Weekend
A stronger offshore pattern is on track to develop Friday morning, March 6, 2026, and is forecast to peak through Saturday, March 7, 2026. Forecasters are calling for widespread gusts of 35 to 50 mph and localized damaging gusts of 60 to 70 mph in canyon and mountain corridors. That Santa Ana event could topple weak branches, trigger scattered power outages and create hazardous crosswinds on major freeways, and forecasters are also warning about possible airport delays at LAX and Burbank. Marine interests should note that small craft advisories are already in effect through Wednesday, and gale watches have been posted for parts of the outer waters, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard.
Boaters And Coastal Concerns
Expect choppy seas and higher surf on exposed beaches while the pattern holds. Inexperienced boaters should avoid open-ocean trips while advisories are in place. Beachgoers are urged to steer clear of rocks and jetties and to respect posted rip current warnings whenever conditions turn rough.
How To Prepare
Secure loose patio furniture, trim weak branches and give yourself extra time if you will be driving through exposed routes like the I-5 corridor on Saturday, March 7, 2026. For background on how similar offshore events behaved earlier this winter, check out our coverage of the February heat blast.
Check forecasts and local advisories before traveling this weekend, and monitor airline or transit alerts if you have plans. We will update if watches or warnings are posted.
