California – A cool 48-degree start blankets downtown Los Angeles, but bright February sunshine is already warming sidewalks and freeways. Drivers along US-101 and I-110 are cruising on dry pavement now, though a shift to wetter weather is on the way.
According to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard, skies turn sunny today with highs climbing to 72 degrees. Light north winds ease by afternoon. It will feel mild and springlike, a classic Southern California rebound.
Saturday stays mostly sunny with highs near 69 degrees. Clouds increase Saturday night, and Sunday trends cooler with highs around 66 degrees under partly sunny skies. Changes arrive late Sunday night as rain becomes likely after the early morning hours. Precipitation chances rise to 60 percent.
Washington’s Birthday brings steady rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Highs dip to about 60 degrees. Ponding on roadways and slower travel are possible during heavier bursts. Plan extra time for the morning commute and keep headlights on in rain.
Rain lingers into Monday night and Tuesday, with mostly cloudy skies and highs near 60 degrees. While no snow is expected at lower elevations, mountain areas could see wet conditions and reduced visibility.
Meteorologists are tracking this unsettled stretch carefully. Beyond midweek, longer-range signals hint at a milder pattern returning across much of the West, with temperatures trending above normal into late February.
Are you planning outdoor events for Valentine’s Day weekend or traveling on Monday? Let us know how the weather is shaping up in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Los Angeles, California:
Today: Sunny, high 72.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 69.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 66.
Monday (Washington’s Birthday): Rain likely, high 60.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with rain chances, high 60.
