Los Angeles is waking up to a gorgeous Friday, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 74°F — one of those classic late-spring days that reminds you why people move here. A light south wind of 5 to 10 mph will keep things comfortable from the South Bay to the Valley and back again. Get outside today, because a gustier, cloudier weekend is already on the way. Stay current with the Los Angeles weather forecast as conditions shift.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service has LA climbing to a near-normal high today under mostly sunny skies. It’s a comfortable, low-humidity afternoon — ideal for a hike at Griffith Park or Runyon Canyon, a round of golf, or a long patio lunch in Los Feliz or Larchmont Village. Overnight, clouds thicken with a low around 58°F, so tuck a light layer in your bag before heading out tonight.
Allergy Alert
May pollen is no joke in the LA basin, and the onshore flow is keeping particles circulating across the region. If you’re sensitive, keep an allergy relief nasal spray handy before stepping outside, and consider a pollen count face mask on longer outdoor excursions like a Runyon hike. At home, a HEPA air purifier makes a real difference for bedroom air quality, and swapping in a washable HVAC air filter MERV 13 is a smart move this time of year to trap more of what’s floating around indoors.
Weekend Wind Watch
Here’s the headline from NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard forecasters: northwesterly winds pick up tonight and Saturday, with advisory-level gusts of 40–55 mph likely along the I-5 Corridor, the northwestern Antelope Valley, and the Santa Ynez Range. There’s even a 20% chance of warning-level gusts of 60 mph or higher in those zones. The Central Coast can expect 30–40 mph gusts both Saturday and Sunday. If you’re planning a weekend drive through the Grapevine or a trip up toward Big Bear, expect gusty, challenging conditions and plan accordingly.
Events Tonight and This Weekend
Big crosstown energy on the diamond tonight: the Angels vs. Dodgers game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 15 should be electric under mild 74°F skies. Pick up Official team gear on Fanatics before heading down to Anaheim. Also tonight at Kia Forum: Lorde: Ultrasound on May 15 — a cool evening for a show.
Saturday brings the Demi Lovato: It’s Not That Deep Tour to Kia Forum on May 16. Weather won’t be a factor inside the arena, but show your love with a Demi Lovato t-shirt — and Find tickets on StubHub if you’re still looking. Over at the Intuit Dome on May 16, MVP MMA headlines Ronda Rousey vs. Carano in what should be a wild night. Get tickets on SeatGeek for either show.
Tonight’s Dinner Idea
A quick pasta with roasted seasonal vegetables is the perfect move for a mild May evening — fast, satisfying, and easy to pull together after a day in the sun. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Saturday: 72°F and mostly sunny, but winds build through the afternoon with a mostly cloudy night and a low near 58°F. Sunday stays breezy along the Central Coast and in the mountains. The National Weather Service says a warming trend begins Monday, so next week looks noticeably warmer across the basin. Browse outdoor gear deals to get ready for the sunny stretch ahead — including UPF 50+ fishing shirts for $6.50 if you’re planning time on the water.
