Downtown Los Angeles is waking up to a gray, cooler-than-usual Thursday, with temperatures around 70 degrees early and clouds hanging over the city. The low-key setup is expected to hold through the afternoon, when the high reaches about 80, before a gradual warmup takes over next week.
Clouds Stick Around Thursday
Mostly cloudy skies will dominate Thursday, with south-southwest winds generally staying between calm and 10 mph. Rain is unlikely in downtown Los Angeles, with the point forecast showing only about a 1% chance of precipitation, although the National Weather Service says a small chance of showers or thunderstorms remains across parts of the broader region through the afternoon. Any storms that develop would be more likely in mountain and interior areas, where gusty winds and dry lightning could become concerns.
Foggy Mornings Return Alongside Sunshine
Friday should be mostly sunny with another high near 80 degrees, but patchy fog may return after 5 a.m. Saturday and linger into the late morning. The weekend then turns brighter, with highs near 82 Saturday and 84 Sunday as the marine layer gradually shrinks. Coastal neighborhoods may still wake up under low clouds while inland Los Angeles enjoys faster clearing.
Next Week Brings A Noticeable Warmup
Temperatures climb into the mid-80s Monday and Tuesday, reaching about 85 Monday and 87 Tuesday before easing slightly to 86 Wednesday. Skies should be mostly sunny to sunny during that stretch, with overnight lows in the mid-60s. In other words, the marine layer gets a few more days to make its case before summer takes the microphone back.
Downtown Outlook
For people heading around downtown Thursday, the forecast favors light layers in the morning and comfortable conditions through the afternoon. There are no watches or warnings listed for the area, though residents traveling toward the valleys and foothills should be aware that winds may be stronger inland.
