Downtown Los Angeles woke up Wednesday under a gray blanket, with patchy fog, cool and damp air at about 64°F, and low clouds hanging over the basin. Morning visibility will be trimmed back around the coast and nearby neighborhoods, but most spots should see some sun by late morning as the marine layer finally thins out.
Foggy Mornings, Muted Afternoon Sun
Patchy fog is likely before 11 a.m., with a high near 73°F and an overnight low around 59°F. South-southwest breezes will stay on the lighter side at about 5 to 10 mph through the afternoon, keeping the coast and lower valleys a few degrees below normal. This forecast comes from the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard.
Warming Trend Through The Holiday
Temperatures should tick up a bit starting Thursday and Friday, with mid 70s at the beaches and more afternoon sun inland. Independence Day on Saturday looks partly sunny and mild near the coast, with highs near 79°F, while valley neighborhoods trend warmer into next week and some inland pockets could reach the 80s or 90s. For more background on the persistent marine layer, see June gloom clings to downtown L.A..
Commuter And Marine Notes
Morning drivers should plan for patchy low-visibility pockets and damp roads, and leave a little extra travel time if the route runs through the coastal corridor. Boaters and weekend sailors will want to pay attention too, with gusty northwest winds of 20 to 25 kt possible near the western Channel Islands and a growing chance that Small Craft Advisories will be posted. Check local marine forecasts before heading out, and expect lighter onshore sea breezes closer to shore with stronger gusts in open waters.
What To Pack
Layers are the move: a light jacket for the foggy morning start and sunglasses for the afternoon. If you have outdoor plans for the holiday weekend, aim for late-morning or evening activities near the coast, and bring water if you will spend time inland where temperatures will trend warmer.
