Downtown Los Angeles woke up cool and socked in under a stubborn marine layer Sunday, with low clouds and temperatures hovering near 60°F. The fog is expected to thin out by mid to late morning, making way for a mostly sunny afternoon and a high around 71°F. The bigger trouble spots are away from the city core, where strong winds and rough seas are shaping up to be the real weekend spoilers.
Afternoon Winds And Coastal Hazards
High Wind Warnings remain in place through this morning for parts of the mountains and desert foothills, with gusts topping out between 40 and 60 mph in some areas. Offshore, gale warnings and high surf advisories continue, with seas locally running 10 to 20 feet.
That combo can snap tree limbs, turn towing and truck travel into a white-knuckle experience, and kick up dangerous rip currents along with minor coastal flooding at peak tides. Mariners and beachgoers are urged to steer clear of exposed waters and the surf, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard.
Earlier Coverage
Hoodline flagged the weekend weather setup on Saturday, breaking down the patchy fog and brewing gusts along with the various watches and advisories already in place. See patchy fog and gusty winds for that earlier report and local context.
Sunny Warmup Early Next Week
A weak offshore, Santa Ana style push is expected Monday, which should scour out the marine layer and bump up temperatures across most neighborhoods. Highs are forecast to climb into the mid 70s Monday, then into the upper 70s to low 80s by midweek.
Forecasters put the odds at roughly 40 percent that winds will reach advisory levels during Monday morning's offshore surge, with the usual wind-prone canyon and foothill corridors most likely to feel it. If you have outdoor projects lined up for Monday or Tuesday, it may be worth shifting them inland or holding off until the winds back down.
What To Watch This Weekend
Patchy fog is likely to redevelop late tonight after 11 p.m. and linger into early Monday morning, so plan on extra commute time and keep your headlights on in low visibility.
Residents near exposed hillsides or canyon neighborhoods should secure patio furniture and any loose outdoor items this morning before the wind really kicks up. Anyone heading to the beach or out on the water should check the latest conditions first. This story will be updated if any watches or warnings are issued, extended, or allowed to expire.
