California – Headlights glow through low fog as damp pavement reflects brake lights across Los Angeles this morning. Drivers are already slowing, especially near downtown corridors and foothill routes where visibility drops fast after sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service office in Los Angeles/Oxnard, patchy fog is lingering early, followed by increasing rain chances after midday. Light showers may develop by afternoon, with steadier rain becoming more likely by evening and into Wednesday morning. Winds stay light, but wet roads will increase stopping distances during peak travel.
Across East Los Angeles and nearby communities, highs reach the mid-60s today. Rain chances increase to around 60 percent tonight, with totals generally under a quarter inch. The wet pattern continues into Wednesday morning before tapering off late morning. While snow stays confined to higher elevations well outside the basin, cooler air filters in behind the system.
This setup matters for commuters. After daytime rain dries briefly, temperatures dip into the upper 40s Wednesday night. That creates a flash-freezing window on bridges and shaded roads, especially where water lingers. Plan extra time during early drives and slow down on ramps and overpasses.
By Thursday, skies brighten. Sunshine returns with highs in the mid-60s, climbing toward 70 by Friday. Valentine’s Day weekend looks mostly dry and mild, a noticeable February thaw after the midweek rain.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook signals above-normal temperatures building into early next week. That warming trend hints at springlike afternoons returning across Southern California.
Five-Day Outlook for East Los Angeles, CA
- Today: Patchy fog early, scattered showers late; high near 66
- Wednesday: Rain early, then partial sun; high near 64
- Thursday: Mostly sunny; high near 65
- Friday: Sunny and warmer; high near 70
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; high near 69
