California – Early December sunlight floods downtown Los Angeles this morning, bouncing off glass towers and warming the cool 50°F air. The city wakes to the kind of crisp, golden calm that reminds residents why winter here often feels more like spring.
According to the National Weather Service, southern California is set for a run of clear, dry days with temperatures rising into the 70s and near 80°F by early next week. Winds stay light through the weekend, and skies remain cloud-free — a sharp contrast to the cold and stormy conditions gripping much of the northern U.S.
Today brings highs near 70°F, warming slightly to 69–72°F Saturday and Sunday. The mild pattern makes for ideal outdoor conditions — from early shopping trips in Pasadena to sunset drives along the Pacific Coast Highway. Air quality also improves under strong high pressure, though mornings may still feel cool with lows in the upper 40s.
By Monday and Tuesday, temperatures climb into the upper 70s to near 80°F, marking one of the warmest stretches so far this December. The pattern signals a brief “winter tease” — a taste of spring warmth before cooler Pacific air edges back later next week.
For now, no rain is in sight, and wildfire danger remains low thanks to higher humidity and calm winds. Still, residents are encouraged to conserve water and prepare for the next dry spell as the region moves deeper into winter.
Five-Day Outlook for Los Angeles, CA
Today: Sunny, 70°F.
Saturday: Sunny, 69°F.
Sunday: Sunny, 72°F.
Monday: Sunny, 76°F.
Tuesday: Sunny, near 80°F.
