Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - Downtown Los Angeles started the day under a gray, damp blanket of patchy morning fog, with temperatures sitting in the upper 50s at first light and an afternoon high near 72°F in the forecast. The marine layer is expected to hang on through mid-morning before thinning out to partly sunny skies later in the day. Inland neighborhoods will see a different setup, with stronger onshore winds on tap and gusty conditions developing in exposed valleys and foothills. Drivers should be ready for reduced visibility on the early commute and breezy rides home by late afternoon.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
Patchy dense fog is likely to linger through mid-morning in low-lying coastal and basin spots, then clear to sunshine with highs around 72°F across central Los Angeles. Coastal neighborhoods may stay socked in longer while inland areas brighten up sooner. For specific timing and neighborhood-level details, check the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard.
Air Travel And The Commute
LAX and other area airports could see restricted visibility and low ceilings through roughly 9 to 11 a.m. local time on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, which may mean delays or low-visibility operations during the morning rush. Travelers with flights today should check flight status and allow extra time for traffic, parking, and security. Live airport updates are available at LAX.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up Inland
A Wind Advisory is in effect Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. PDT for the Antelope Valley and adjacent western foothills, with gusts mostly in the 30 to 45 mph range and localized gusts up to 50 mph in favored corridors. Those gusts can toss around unsecured objects, make driving tricky for high-profile vehicles, and kick up blowing dust that cuts visibility on some interior roads. Forecasters also flagged elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions across the interior during the peak gust period, and marine conditions are expected to build later in the week as winds and seas increase. Advisory maps and zone details are available from the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard.
Looking Ahead
Wednesday should run a few degrees cooler, with lingering breezy spots across the mountains and foothills, then a gradual warm-up is expected to return late week along with sunnier coastlines. Inland residents may want to secure outdoor furniture and park high-profile vehicles before the advisory begins to cut down on the risk of wind damage.
