California begins the day wrapped in a muted gray haze as dense fog clings to coastal neighborhoods, freeways, and inland pockets from Malibu to Downtown Los Angeles. Car headlights cut through the mist in short beams, reflecting off wet pavement as visibility shrinks to a quarter mile or less. The fog lifts later this morning, but for now, travel across the region remains slow and deceptively dangerous.
According to the National Weather Service, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m., covering Los Angeles County beaches, the Inland Coast, Ventura coastlines, and parts of Santa Barbara County. Drivers should use headlights, reduce speed, and leave extra space on I-10, I-405, and the 101, where fog tends to pool in low spots. The thickest patches may shift quickly, and conditions can improve or worsen within just a few blocks.
Meteorologists note that calm winds and overnight cooling set the stage for this December fog event. Models hint at additional patchy dense fog late tonight and into Saturday morning, though clearing will dominate midday periods. After the fog burns off, sunshine returns and temperatures climb into the mid-70s Sunday, offering a mild early-December stretch ideal for holiday shopping, decorating, or outdoor plans.
To be fair, conditions this time of year can flip fast. Even slight coastal cooling can rebuild fog pockets near dawn this weekend. Families traveling early Sunday should watch for brief reductions in visibility before skies brighten.
Five-Day Outlook
Saturday: Patchy early fog, then partly sunny. High 77°.
Sunday: Fog early, sunny later. High 77°.
Monday: Sunny and warm. High 81°.
Tuesday: Sunny. High near 78°.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 73°.
