Downtown Los Angeles is starting Wednesday, September 2, near 62 degrees under clear skies, but the afternoon is headed for comfortable low-80s sunshine. The high should reach 82 degrees, with south winds of 5 to 10 mph and no meaningful rain threat.
Sunny Stretch Through Friday
The National Weather Service expects similar conditions through Friday, with highs near 82 degrees Wednesday and Thursday, followed by an 83-degree afternoon Friday. Overnight lows will stay in the low to mid-60s, while patchy fog could develop near the coast late Thursday night and linger into Friday morning.
Weekend Forecast Turns More Unsettled
Saturday warms to about 85 degrees, with a slight chance of showers after 11 a.m. Rain chances increase Saturday night and Sunday, reaching roughly one in three by Sunday, before easing somewhat for Labor Day and Tuesday.
Forecasters say moisture from a tropical system to the south could bring widespread light rain to Southern California Sunday through Tuesday, but the exact outcome remains uncertain. A small change in the system's track could mean anything from mostly benign conditions to a wetter holiday weekend.
Beach Plans May Need A Closer Look
Even if downtown avoids significant rain, coastal conditions could become the bigger concern. Increasing south-southeasterly swell, stronger rip currents, elevated surf and possible beach erosion are expected from Friday into Tuesday, with low-lying coastal areas potentially facing flooding around evening high tides.
For Wednesday, a light layer should be useful early, while sunscreen and water will come in handy by afternoon. Anyone heading to the beach this weekend should check the latest conditions before leaving, particularly for Sunday and Monday.
