Los Angeles, California – Damp pavement, low clouds, and a gray sky are greeting drivers across the basin as rain continues to shape the first full week of 2026. Light showers are already dotting neighborhoods this morning, creating slick roads and slower travel, especially during early errands and weekend traffic.
According to the National Weather Service, periods of rain will persist through today, with steadier showers developing at times into tonight. Rain chances remain elevated into Monday, with totals generally light but enough to keep streets wet. Highs stay in the low 60s, while cooler air settles in by evening, dropping temperatures into the low to mid-50s across much of Los Angeles County.
East Los Angeles and downtown corridors are seeing the most consistent drizzle, while foothill communities could pick up brief heavier bursts. Reduced visibility is likely at times along the 101, I-5, and surface streets near the river channel. Drivers should expect longer braking distances and occasional ponding on worn roadways.
By Monday, showers become more scattered, but clouds linger. A brief break is possible later Monday before another slight rain chance returns Tuesday. While snow is not a concern locally, this pattern reflects a broader winter shift across the West as 2026 gets underway. For now, cooler mornings and wet afternoons remain the main impacts.
Looking ahead, drier and brighter weather builds by midweek, with sunshine returning and temperatures climbing back into the mid-60s. Daylight continues to inch longer as January progresses, offering a subtle reminder that winter, while present, is already slowly loosening its grip.
Five-Day Outlook for Los Angeles, CA
- Today: Showers likely, high near 62°F
- Monday: Partly sunny, slight chance of showers, high near 61°F
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, isolated showers possible, high near 63°F
- Wednesday: Sunny and milder, high near 64°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, warming to mid-60s
