Tuesday morning, June 30, 2026, came in on the gray side for downtown Los Angeles, with patchy fog, low clouds and temperatures sitting in the low 60s. A stubborn marine layer is keeping the coast and nearby valleys socked in while inland spots warm toward the mid‑70s by midafternoon. The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies today, a high near 73°F and light south winds generally running between 0 and 10 mph.
Foggy Mornings, Mostly Cloudy Days
A deep marine layer, roughly 2,500 feet thick, has draped low clouds and pockets of drizzle over coastal neighborhoods, and it may keep producing patchy fog before midday. According to the National Weather Service, that marine influence is expected to hang on through Wednesday before gradually backing off later in the week. If you are heading to the beaches or up into the hills, expect cool, gray starts with better chances for some late‑day clearing.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
South‑southwest breezes should stay mostly light through the week, with gusts around 10 mph in the basin during the afternoons. Stronger onshore flow later this week could nudge gusts toward advisory levels in the Antelope Valley and its foothills, while downtown is more likely to feel only some brisk evening winds. Overnight lows remain mild, holding in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Holiday Weekend Outlook
Temperatures start to trend upward by Thursday, with highs edging from the mid‑70s into the upper 70s as the weekend rolls in. The local seven‑day forecast has Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, shaping up mostly sunny with a high near 79°F, making the afternoon hours the prime time for outdoor plans; see the National Weather Service for updates. That gradual warm‑up looks to continue into early next week, with many inland locations returning to seasonal or slightly above‑seasonal levels.
What This Means For Your Commute
Plan on a little extra time for the morning drive through at least mid‑morning, since patchy fog and low clouds can cut visibility on surface streets and some freeway stretches. Bring a light layer for rooftop patios and evening walks, as temperatures slip back into the 50s after dark. If you are heading offshore, check the marine forecast before you go, with choppy short‑period seas and a small chance of gusty conditions still on the table.
