Downtown Los Angeles is starting the day wrapped in patchy fog, but the gray will not last long. Forecasters say skies should clear by late morning into mostly sunny conditions, with a high near 83°F today (Saturday, May 9). Afternoons will turn noticeably warmer through the rest of the weekend and into early next week.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
A shallow marine layer will keep patchy fog in play before 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, with a repeat performance overnight into Sunday and Monday mornings. Inland neighborhoods are expected to break out into sunshine by midday and stay warm into the afternoon, while overnight lows linger in the upper 50s.
Inland Heat And Valley Hotspots
Head away from the water and the numbers climb. Highs are forecast to reach near 86°F on Sunday, May 10, and around 89°F on Monday, May 11 across much of the L.A. Basin. The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard notes that the warmest valleys, including the Antelope Valley and parts of the San Fernando Valley, could approach or exceed 100°F on Sunday and Monday. If readings trend any higher, heat advisories may be issued. Overnight lows will generally run in the upper 50s to around 60°F.
Weekend Tips
Plan on a split personality kind of day. Dress in layers so the cool, damp mornings do not catch you off guard, then shed down for much warmer afternoons, especially inland. Pack sunscreen if you will be outside later in the day, and leave extra time on the roads if you are heading to the coast or the airport during the morning fog.
Boaters And Mariners
Conditions on the water will be no joke for smaller boats. Small Craft Advisories are in effect for parts of the nearshore waters, and forecasters report an increased chance of gale-force winds over the northern outer waters this afternoon into the evening, with seas building near 10 to 13 feet, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard. Mariners are urged to consider postponing small-boat outings until conditions ease through Sunday and to check the latest marine forecast before leaving port.
