Los Angeles, Calif. – Fall mornings across Los Angeles County will stay shrouded in patchy fog through early next week, slowing commutes and reducing visibility on freeways including I-5, I-10, and Highway 101. Drivers should expect sudden drops in visibility, especially during pre-dawn and early morning hours.
According to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard office, fog is expected to form nightly through at least Tuesday, with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. East and southeast winds remain light, though coastal valleys will see thicker fog pooling before 11 a.m. each day. Conditions then clear to mild sunshine, with highs in the mid-70s by the afternoon.
Transportation agencies warn that fog-prone areas include the San Gabriel Valley, eastern Los Angeles, and coastal corridors near Long Beach. Caltrans urged drivers to reduce speeds, keep headlights on low beam, and allow extra travel time during the morning rush. The California Highway Patrol also reported increased risk of minor collisions where visibility suddenly drops.
While no weather advisories are currently issued, NWS forecasters emphasized that daily fog will remain a recurring hazard through early next week. Skies should stay mostly clear by late morning with warming into the high 70s by midweek.
Residents are advised to delay non-essential early travel if possible, check conditions before leaving home, and allow extra space between vehicles. Pets, plants, and outdoor events are not at risk, but drivers face the greatest impacts from these fall conditions.
Five-Day Forecast for Los Angeles, CA:
Fri: 75/58 – Patchy morning fog; clearing to mostly sunny.
Sat: 77/59 – Morning fog, then sunny; light winds.
Sun: 77/59 – Patchy fog before noon, then sunny skies.
Mon: 73/58 – Morning fog may slow commute; sunny later.
Tue: 74/60 – Foggy early, then mostly sunny and mild.
