Los Angeles, CA – Morning commutes could see reduced visibility this week as a classic summer pattern of dense fog and brilliant sun settles over the region. Drivers in East Los Angeles should prepare for patchy fog before 11 a.m. Wednesday, which will give way to clear, sunny skies and a high of 81 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service, this trend will define the week. Residents should use caution during morning travel on major roadways, including the I-5 and I-10 corridors, where visibility may suddenly change. The marine layer is expected to be thickest before mid-morning, burning off to reveal mostly sunny afternoons each day.
The pattern continues into Thursday, with patchy fog again present before 11 a.m. The afternoon will be mostly sunny with a high near 81 degrees. By evening, the fog will return as temperatures dip to a low of around 63 degrees. This consistent cycle offers a predictable, yet important, daily transition for which residents should prepare.
As the weekend approaches, the morning fog will persist, but afternoon temperatures will climb. Friday will be mostly cloudy after the fog, with a high near 80. Saturday and Sunday will see a notable warm-up, with highs reaching near 85 degrees under mostly sunny skies. This warming trend signals the arrival of more typical summer heat for the weekend.
Officials have not issued specific advisories but remind the public to use headlights in foggy conditions and allow for extra travel time. The weather pattern is expected to hold through early next week.
Extended Outlook: Los Angeles
- [WEDNESDAY]: Patchy fog before 11 a.m., then mostly sunny with a high near 81°F.
- [THURSDAY]: Patchy fog before 11 a.m., then mostly sunny with a high near 81°F.
- [FRIDAY]: Patchy fog before 11 a.m., then mostly cloudy with a high near 80°F.
- [SATURDAY]: Patchy fog before 11 a.m., then mostly sunny with a high near 84°F.
- [SUNDAY]: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85°F.
