Los Angeles, California – Crisp air lingers early, with cool pavement and light jackets still needed at sunrise. By midday, clouds thin and warmth begins to build, setting up a sharp February temperature swing that carries into the weekend and early next week.
According to the National Weather Service, morning readings started in the upper 50s across East Los Angeles, with calm winds and dry conditions. Clouds increase at times today, but rain stays away. Highs climb steadily, reaching the upper 60s and low 70s by Friday, then pushing into the mid to upper 70s Saturday. Some neighborhoods approach 80 degrees by Sunday.
While Southern California enjoys a warming trend, much of the central and eastern U.S. faces a different story. Meteorologists are tracking an arctic surge driving snow, snow squalls, and dangerous wind chills across the Great Lakes, Midwest, and Northeast. Lake-effect snow and flash freezing remain concerns where daytime melting refreezes after sunset.
Locally, the main impacts are timing and comfort. Mornings stay cool, evenings turn mild, and inland valleys warm fastest. Drivers should watch for patchy fog late Sunday night into early Monday, especially near low-lying roads. Coastal breezes remain light, keeping travel smooth for now.
Looking ahead, early next week stays mostly dry with mild days and cooler nights. Long-range signals point to above-normal temperatures expanding west to east, hinting at early spring energy despite winter’s grip elsewhere.
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Five-Day Outlook for Los Angeles, California
- Today: Increasing clouds, highs near 67.
- Friday: Partly sunny, highs around 71.
- Saturday: Sunny and warmer, highs near 74.
- Sunday: Sunny, warmer inland, highs near 80.
- Monday: Morning fog possible, mostly cloudy, highs near 75.
