Downtown Los Angeles gets a classic late-spring mix on Friday, May 29, 2026: mostly sunny skies after a cool, gray start, with morning temperatures in the upper 50s and an afternoon high near 71°F. Widespread sunshine should break through by late morning, while breezy WSW winds, generally 5 to 15 mph, keep the afternoon feeling a bit fresher. Patchy fog is expected to creep back in late Friday night into Saturday morning, with lows in the mid-50s.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Winds will ramp up across the basin this afternoon, with the usual wind tunnels along the I-5, mountain passes, and the central coast seeing the strongest gusts. Forecasters note about a 20 to 30 percent chance that gusts reach advisory levels in some inland and foothill areas, so cyclists and drivers of light vehicles should stay sharp in exposed stretches.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
A shallow marine layer will keep mornings on the gray and cool side before giving way to mostly sunny afternoons, and that marine influence should shrink as the weekend rolls on. Temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 70s on Saturday and near 81°F on Sunday and Monday, extending a warm stretch into early next week. For more context on how this setup has been evolving, see this pattern's backstory.
Boaters And Early Commuters
Small Craft Advisories are expected to take effect Friday afternoon for parts of the nearshore and outer waters, so recreational boaters should be ready for choppy seas and stretches of strong wind. Early commuters can plan on cooler, foggy starts and gusty afternoons, and it is a good idea to secure loose patio furniture and allow a little extra travel time where crosswinds are common, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard.
If you are heading out early, a light layer will go a long way for the cool mornings, and checking marine forecasts before hitting the water is smart. Keep an eye on local advisories tonight if you are on the water or driving through exposed corridors.
