Los Angeles drivers could face slick roads by late Wednesday as a line of showers and thunderstorms pushes into Southern California. The midweek system could slow commutes on I-5 and neighborhood routes, especially with rainfall possible through Thursday morning. Residents are urged to allow extra travel time and avoid flooded roadways.
According to the National Weather Service, clouds will thicken Wednesday with highs near 89. A storm chance develops after 11 p.m., bringing gusty winds and localized downpours. Rainfall amounts may exceed a quarter inch, with heavier bursts possible in thunderstorms. Showers are likely to continue Thursday, tapering through the evening as temperatures cool into the mid-80s.
Patchy fog remains an early concern Tuesday morning before clearing to sunshine and highs near 91. By Tuesday night, clouds return and help set the stage for Wednesday’s unsettled pattern. The combination of fog, slick pavement, and reduced visibility makes early travel particularly hazardous.
Friday offers some improvement, though scattered showers and storms may linger. Skies clear Saturday with highs returning to the low 80s. The break should hold through Sunday, when conditions look sunny and calm.
Residents should charge devices, check travel routes ahead of time, and keep rain gear ready through midweek. Additional advisories remain possible as the storm front develops.
Five Day Forecast for Los Angeles, CA
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 89. Storm chance after 11 p.m.
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high 84, low 66.
- Friday: Chance of showers, partly sunny, high 80.
- Saturday: Patchy fog early, then sunny, high 83.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 84.
