Gray skies and misty hills greet Los Angeles this Sunday morning as the city wakes under a thick blanket of fog. Streetlights blur in the haze, the air damp and still — a classic December setup for Southern California’s slow seasonal shift. Despite mild temperatures, residents should prepare for patchy fog, cool mornings, and a chance of showers midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles, fog will linger through early morning hours Monday and Tuesday, occasionally reducing visibility along Interstate 5, I-10, and the 101 corridor. Drivers should expect slick roads and slowdowns during the early commute. Temperatures will stay seasonably warm for December, with highs near 67–71°F through midweek and cooler coastal breezes in the afternoons.
By Wednesday, models show a slight chance of light rain — mainly after 4 p.m. — as a weak Pacific system drifts inland. While rainfall totals are expected to remain below a quarter inch, the combination of fog, light showers, and cooler evening temperatures could make for slippery travel, especially across foothill routes and coastal freeways.
The second half of the week looks drier and partly sunny, with highs returning to the upper 60s by Friday. Skies will clear in time for the weekend, offering ideal conditions for early holiday decorating, outdoor dining, or coastal walks.
Five-Day Outlook (Los Angeles, CA):
- Monday: Sunny, high 71°F, low 49°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 67°F, low 50°F.
- Wednesday: Patchy fog, 20% rain chance, high 63°F, low 47°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 67°F, low 47°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 67°F, low 48°F.
