East Los Angeles, California – Drivers and early risers in East L.A. should prepare for reduced visibility Wednesday morning as patchy fog lingers before skies clear and temperatures climb into the mid-70s.
According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday will start cloudy through mid-morning, then gradually clear with a high near 74°F. Light and variable winds will shift southwest at 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Fog may return Wednesday night, creating potentially slick conditions for early Thursday commuters.
From Thursday onward, a spring warm-up will take hold. Daytime highs will reach 81°F Thursday and soar to 85°F by Friday under mostly sunny skies. Mornings may remain foggy, but afternoons will feel more like early summer.
Motorists traveling along I-5 and I-710 should drive with caution during morning fog events, especially near low-lying areas. Visibility could drop quickly before 11 a.m. Use low beams and allow extra travel time.
While the weekend looks dry and mostly sunny, temperatures will stay in the low- to mid-80s. Saturday and Sunday both bring ideal spring conditions, with highs of 85°F and 80°F respectively.
Five-Day Outlook for East L.A.:
- Wednesday: Gradual clearing, high 74°F
- Thursday: Patchy fog, then sunny, high 81°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 85°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 85°F
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 80°F
