LOS ANGELES, CA – The air is crisp and calm across Southern California this Friday morning, but that early stillness will give way to familiar fall patterns — cool fog near the coast, sun-soaked afternoons inland, and a steady rise in temperatures heading toward Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Oxnard, today begins clear with highs near 78°F in downtown Los Angeles, while light winds and patchy fog may develop late tonight along the basin and nearby valleys. By Saturday, morning clouds will burn off quickly, setting up a warm, dry weekend perfect for outdoor plans, from beach walks to late-season yard work.
Fog could briefly reduce visibility late Friday and early Saturday near I-5, the 101, and coastal routes between Malibu and Long Beach. Motorists are urged to slow down and use low beams through the early morning hours. Beyond that, high pressure dominates — pushing weekend highs into the mid to upper 70s with calm winds and clear skies through Monday.
Sunday will feel especially pleasant, with light breezes and bright sun carrying through the afternoon. Temperatures edge back toward 80°F on Monday and Tuesday before another subtle cool-down midweek. Early long-range models hint at a possible marine layer return by Halloween, which could mean cooler trick-or-treat conditions around 60°F.
While the rest of the country braces for its first frost, Southern Californians can enjoy one more stretch of classic late-October warmth — a reminder that fall here doesn’t always mean cold, just crisp mornings and golden sunsets.
