Los Angeles, California – Cool air lingers at street level early, while bright sun quickly heats rooftops by late morning. That contrast sets the tone for a changing winter weather pattern across the Los Angeles Basin as the MLK Day holiday approaches.
According to the National Weather Service office in Los Angeles/Oxnard, patchy dense fog is developing during the late night and early morning hours, especially in downtown Los Angeles and East L.A. Visibility may drop below a mile at times before mid-morning clearing. Afternoon sunshine pushes highs near 80 degrees today, well above seasonal norms.
Fog returns again tonight and Saturday morning, creating slick pavement and slower commutes along surface streets and freeway ramps. Drivers should allow extra time on I-5, US-101, and I-10 during the early hours. Once the fog lifts, conditions turn mostly sunny and warm Saturday, with highs near 81.
Sunday continues the trend, starting gray before clearing to sunshine and highs near 79. Winds remain light, but the repeated cool-to-warm swings increase the chance of condensation on roadways. That can lead to brief slick spots before the sun fully dries pavement.
MLK Day Monday looks bright and calm. Sunshine dominates with highs near 76, making it one of the better outdoor days of the holiday stretch. Clear skies Monday night allow temperatures to fall into the low 50s.
Looking ahead, gradual cooling arrives midweek with more clouds by Wednesday. No rain signals yet, but marine moisture remains in play. Travelers heading out early should plan around fog each morning. How did conditions look on your commute today?
Five-Day Outlook for Los Angeles, California
- Today: Sunny after morning fog, high near 80
- Saturday: Morning fog, then mostly sunny, high near 81
- Sunday: Patchy fog early, sunny afternoon, high near 79
- MLK Day Monday: Sunny and mild, high near 76
- Tuesday: Sunny, slightly cooler, high near 74
