Downtown Los Angeles starts Saturday with cool, dry air, with early-morning readings around 56F. That relief will not last long. Saturday, April 4, 2026, is set to heat up fast with highs near 85F and mostly sunny skies. With low humidity in the mix, inland neighborhoods will feel warmer than the thermometer suggests, so if you are trying to dodge the hottest part of the day, morning or late-afternoon plans are your best bet.
Afternoon Heat and Santa Ana Gusts
The National Weather Service Los Angeles has a Wind Advisory in effect until 3 p.m. PDT, calling for winds generally 25-35 mph and isolated mountain gusts up to 50 mph. The strongest gusts are expected through the morning, then should ease this afternoon and into the evening as an onshore push develops. Tie down loose outdoor items and keep an eye out for downed branches or spotty power impacts in the windier neighborhoods.
Coast Versus Valley
A sea breeze should begin arriving along the coast around mid- to late-morning, trimming a few degrees off beachside highs while valleys hang in the mid-80s. Sunday will be slightly cooler along the immediate coast thanks to a stronger afternoon onshore flow, but late Sunday night could bring patchy fog in low-lying coastal areas after about 11 p.m.
Looking Ahead
Temperatures ease Monday, with highs closer to the upper 70s through midweek. According to the National Weather Service, there is at least a 60% chance of showers late Wednesday night into Thursday, with most areas expecting a few tenths of an inch of measurable rain. For background on the wind and warm-up, revisit yesterday's wind and heat breakdown.
