Downtown Los Angeles started Tuesday, April 28, 2026, on the brisk side, with mostly clear skies and temperatures hovering around 51°F before sunrise. As the marine cool gives way, skies will turn sunny with a high near 75°F this afternoon. Tonight heads back into the low to mid 50s, so it is a layers kind of day: light jacket for the morning commute, T-shirt weather by lunch.
Afternoon Winds And The Commute
Light southwest to south-southwest winds are expected this afternoon, generally 0 to 10 mph, with gusts near 10 mph that can make bridge crossings and freeway passes feel a bit twitchy. According to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles, the high should top out near 75°F, and there are no city watches or warnings in effect. Boaters in the Santa Barbara Channel and drivers of high-profile vehicles should be ready for bumpier conditions in exposed spots later today.
Weekend Warm-Up
Temperatures are set to climb through the rest of the week, with inland neighborhoods reaching the upper 70s on Friday and about 81°F by Saturday, May 2, 2026, while coastal areas hang onto noticeably cooler mornings and evenings. The early signs of this warming trend showed up in our update yesterday, and afternoon sun will be the rule for planning outdoor activities.
Outlook Into Next Week
A large upper low offshore late this weekend could shift south and usher in cooler, cloudier conditions early next week, with a slight chance of light rain Monday and Tuesday. The National Weather Service says expected rainfall amounts look modest at this point, but temperatures may drop several degrees compared with the weekend. If you are banking on outdoor plans to kick off the week, it is worth keeping an eye on updated forecasts.
