California – A veil of thick morning fog hangs over Los Angeles, softening the skyline and slowing traffic across the basin. Commuters on the I-5, 101, and 10 freeways face reduced visibility early today before sunshine takes over and temperatures climb into the mid-60s to 70s by afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard, patchy fog will continue during early morning hours through Friday, especially near downtown, East L.A., and the coastal valleys. Calm winds and cooler overnight air allow fog to reform before sunrise, then quickly burn off as highs approach 70–72°F by the weekend.
While the rest of the country braces for snow and subzero wind chills, Southern California will bask in classic December calm—though drivers should stay alert. Dense fog pockets may lower visibility to a few hundred feet at times, particularly in low-lying corridors and near the L.A. River Basin. Motorists should slow down, use low beams, and allow extra following distance during the morning commute.
Looking ahead, mild and sunny days continue through Sunday, with highs nearing the mid-70s. Early next week, offshore winds may briefly strengthen, keeping the region dry and warm into the first full week of December.
Five-Day Outlook (Los Angeles, CA):
- Today: Patchy fog, then sunny. High 66°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 70°F.
- Friday: Clear and warm, high 69°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 71°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 72°F.
