Downtown Los Angeles is waking up mild and mostly sunny this Friday, April 17, 2026, with temperatures near 56°F this morning and a high on tap around 82°F. Northeast-to-north winds are already stirring and are expected to turn decidedly gusty through late morning and into the early afternoon.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Wind Advisories are in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties through 2 PM PDT this afternoon, Friday, April 17, 2026, with gusts of 40–50 mph expected and isolated gusts up to 60 mph possible in the L.A. County mountains. The strongest winds will funnel through mountain passes, canyon corridors and along the I-5 corridor, creating hazardous crosswinds for high-profile vehicles and raising the risk of blown debris. Boaters and nearshore mariners should also be cautious, with Small Craft Advisories in effect for portions of the outer and inner waters into midday, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard.
Weekend Warmth Then A Wet Trend
Temperatures stay warm through Saturday, with highs near 84°F on Saturday, April 18, 2026, and inland valleys possibly pushing into the mid- to upper-80s. Early next week, a slow-moving upper low is expected to shuffle in and shake up the pattern, bringing a chance of light showers and spotty thunderstorms from Monday, April 20, 2026, into Wednesday, April 22, 2026. As reported by the Los Angeles Times, timing and rainfall totals could still shift as the system tracks down the coast.
What To Know
Tie down patio furniture, secure trash bins and avoid parking under weak or overhanging limbs before the strongest gusts arrive. Build in extra time for commutes that cross exposed freeway ramps and bridges, and drivers of trailers, RVs and other high-profile vehicles should use extra caution this afternoon. For background and updates, see Santa Ana wind blast zeroes in Friday.
