Downtown Los Angeles woke up to a gray start Monday, with mostly cloudy skies and a cool 53°F on the thermometers. The clouds are set to break for a mostly sunny afternoon and a high near 66°F, but gusty southwest winds and a slim chance of late-day showers or an isolated thunderstorm could make the ride home a bit of an adventure.
Afternoon Gusts And Mountain Snow
The National Weather Service has extended a Winter Weather Advisory for nearby mountains through 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2026, with snow levels expected around 4,500 to 6,000 feet and brief flurries possible on north-facing slopes, according to the National Weather Service. Across the basin, winds could gust up to 20 mph this afternoon and blow stronger through passes and the Antelope Valley, so high-profile vehicles should take it slow on exposed freeway stretches.
What To Expect On The Roads
Most neighborhoods in the basin should stay dry for much of the day, but a weak disturbance this morning could fire off isolated heavier showers or a stray thunderstorm into the early evening. Any pop-up cell could bring sudden downpours and brief wind bursts, so it is worth building in a little extra time for the evening commute. By tonight, temperatures slide back into the low 50s.
Warming Trend After Tuesday
High pressure starts to build Tuesday and then hangs around through the rest of the week. Highs climb into the low 70s by Tuesday and the mid 70s by Friday, with Saturday expected to flirt with inland highs near 80°F. Conditions stay dry through the stretch, although winds over the mountains and along the coast will keep making their presence known later in the week.
Boaters, Mariners, And Mountain Travelers
Small Craft Advisories are up for portions of the Santa Barbara Channel and other local waters this afternoon into Tuesday, and there is a modest chance of gale-force winds for the outer waters Thursday night. Mariners and anyone heading to the foothills should check conditions before leaving and secure loose outdoor gear, and can find the latest advisories from the National Weather Service.
More From Hoodline
We updated our earlier coverage of the weekend rain with a new advisory and timing, so check out how the thunder threat turned the morning commute sloppy. We will keep tracking the forecast through the afternoon and post updates if advisories expand.
