Downtown Los Angeles started Thursday under a gray, cool lid of patchy fog, with early readings hovering near 52°F before the sun muscles in. The low clouds are expected to peel back by mid-morning, with temperatures heading into the mid-70s under mostly sunny skies by the afternoon.
Afternoon Warm-Up and Gusty Spots
East-to-south winds will stay on the tame side early, then pick up to around 0–10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph later in the day, which will make it feel a bit breezier than the thermometer suggests. Interior valley areas could wind up a few degrees warmer than the basin, and hillier corridors can expect the stronger gusts, so it is a good day to secure anything that might fly off the patio, according to the National Weather Service.
Weekend Shift: Chance of Light Rain Saturday
A weak weather system will knock temperatures down on Saturday, bringing a chance of light rain after mid-morning and dropping highs into the mid-60s. Rain totals look modest, generally under a quarter inch, with impacts mainly limited to briefly slick roads, and showers may hang around into Saturday night. Out on the water, Small Craft Advisories are in effect for parts of the outer waters and the western Santa Barbara Channel, and the Antelope Valley could see stronger evening gusts as the system slides through.
Plan for Your Day
For Thursday, outdoor plans are best timed for late morning through the afternoon, when it will be at its sunniest and warmest, with a light jacket handy once the evening breeze kicks in. For a refresher on the recent pattern and earlier showers this week, check out our April 19 update Downtown L.A. Soaks Up Sunday Sun.
