California starts the day wrapped in low clouds, with headlights glowing through thick fog along city streets and freeways. Moist air clings to the ground, softening skylines and slowing early travel across parts of Los Angeles as winter patterns linger near the coast.
According to the National Weather Service office serving Los Angeles and Oxnard, patchy dense fog is expected through the morning hours, especially in downtown Los Angeles, East L.A., and nearby valleys. Visibility may drop below a quarter mile in spots, creating hazardous driving conditions on I-5, U.S. 101, and surface streets during the early commute. Calm winds and high humidity are allowing fog to linger longer than usual.
Clouds hang tough today, keeping highs near the upper 60s. A weak system slides through Thursday and Friday, bringing isolated rain chances, mainly light and brief. Rain amounts stay minimal, but damp roads could turn slick during peak travel times. Drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights in fog, and allow extra braking distance.
By Friday afternoon, skies begin to break. Sunshine takes over this weekend, with highs climbing back toward 70 degrees Saturday and Sunday. Morning fog remains possible near the coast, but afternoons turn brighter and warmer, offering a more comfortable stretch for outdoor plans.
Looking ahead, the 6–10 day outlook shows above-normal temperatures building across Southern California, while wetter weather becomes more likely across central and eastern parts of the country.
Five-Day Outlook for Los Angeles, California
Today: Patchy dense fog, mostly cloudy, high near 69.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain, high near 66.
Friday: Partly sunny, slight chance of rain, high near 65.
Saturday: Sunny, high near 69.
Sunday: Sunny and mild, high near 69.
