Low clouds and a cool 57°F start greeted downtown Los Angeles Monday morning, with a thick marine layer expected to thin by midmorning. Sunshine should nudge highs into the mid 70s, while a brief Santa Ana-style offshore push turns canyon corridors and mountain passes gusty during the commute.
Morning Fog, Clearing By Midday
The marine layer, about 5,000 feet deep early Monday, is expected to peel back earlier than usual, giving way to mostly sunny skies and a high near 76°F today. South-southeast winds will be light inland before picking up this afternoon, and Tuesday and Wednesday look warmer with highs near 80 to 81°F, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard.
Afternoon Winds And Advisories
A Wind Advisory runs from 7 AM to 3 PM Monday, May 18, for wind-prone hills and some valley zones, with the strongest gusts expected in canyon corridors and mountain passes, while advisory-level gusts remain mostly in higher terrain. Coastal waters and some beaches will see hazardous surf and choppy conditions this morning, and Hoodline flagged the developing gusts and surf yesterday; see the howling coastal winds.
What To Watch This Commute
Plan for patchy fog near the coast and possible gusts in canyon neighborhoods, and drivers should allow extra time and keep headlights on in low visibility. Secure loose patio furniture and check local beach and boating advisories this morning; the warmest day of the week looks to be Wednesday, when inland spots could reach the low 80s.
