California wakes to damp pavement, dim headlights, and pockets of fog clinging to neighborhood streets this morning. Visibility drops before sunrise in parts of Los Angeles as marine air settles inland, slowing early travel and muting the skyline.
According to the National Weather Service, patchy fog lingers through midmorning before clouds thin and temperatures rebound into the mid to upper 70s today. Winds stay light, offering a calm break before a noticeable pattern shift early next week.
Sunday turns brighter and warmer, with highs pushing into the low 80s across East L.A. and downtown. That warmth fades quickly. Clouds thicken again late Sunday night, and by Monday morning fog redevelops, especially near freeways and low-lying neighborhoods. Drivers should expect brief visibility drops near I-5, I-10, and surface streets around the river corridor.
By Tuesday morning, attention shifts to rain. Light showers become more likely after daybreak, with wet roads developing during the commute. Daytime highs fall into the upper 60s, nearly 15 degrees cooler than the weekend. Pavement may stay slick into Tuesday night, raising the risk of minor delays and fender-benders, especially where morning fog overlaps with drizzle.
Rain chances linger into Wednesday, mainly late morning and afternoon, before easing. To be fair, rainfall totals look modest, but February timing matters. Melting moisture during the day can refreeze in shaded areas overnight, creating isolated slick spots.
Looking ahead, warmer air builds back in late next week. Highs trend upward into the low 70s by Thursday and Friday, signaling a steadier, spring-leaning pattern beyond midweek.
Five-Day Outlook for Los Angeles, CA
- Today: Fog early, then clearing; high near 76
- Sunday: Sunny and warmer; high near 83
- Monday: Morning fog, mostly cloudy; high near 78
- Tuesday: Rain chances after morning; high near 68
- Wednesday: Spotty rain late; high near 67
