Downtown Los Angeles woke up Thursday under a thick marine layer and pockets of patchy fog, with early readings in the upper 50s to low 60s. Skies are expected to crack open to partly sunny by late morning, sending afternoon highs to about 76°F, with light south-southwest winds around 0 to 10 mph. It stays cooler along the coast, while inland areas begin a gradual warm-up through the holiday weekend.
Foggy Mornings, Slow Clearing
Overnight, patchy fog will keep forming and hanging around into the late morning, with many spots not fully clearing until late morning or early afternoon. That sluggish clearing could mean localized pockets of low visibility along coastal approaches, so it is a good idea to build in some extra time for morning commutes and flights. Forecast details come from the National Weather Service.
Afternoon And Holiday Outlook
Temperatures keep ticking upward through the holiday stretch. Highs land near 78°F on Friday, July 3, and around 79°F on Saturday, July 4. The warm-up continues into next week, with highs close to 81°F on Tuesday, July 7, and about 82°F on Wednesday, July 8. Inland valleys will feel the heat more, with readings climbing into the upper 80s to mid-90s by midweek. That pattern is outlined by the National Weather Service.
Afternoon Winds, Marine Outlook
Afternoon breezes will be more than a gentle puff in inland spots and the western Antelope Valley, where gusts around 35 mph are possible, with isolated gusts near 45 mph in the western foothills. Forecasters also call for a 50 to 70 percent chance of Small Craft Advisory level winds across the outer waters from Saturday through Monday, so boaters should be cautious and check conditions before leaving the harbor. Most nearshore waters are expected to stay below advisory levels, although late day winds can still turn the Santa Barbara Channel choppy.
Quick Tips
Plan on a light layer for those foggy, cool morning commutes, then sunscreen if you are heading inland by midafternoon. For Saturday Fourth of July plans, look for milder conditions along the coast and a warmer feel inland as the day goes on, with cooler evenings near the shoreline. Boaters and beachgoers should check the latest marine forecast before heading out.
