Los Angeles is waking up to patchy fog Saturday morning before clearing to mostly sunny skies with a high near 76°F—a pleasant spring day perfect for getting outside and enjoying what the National Weather Service calls “quiet weather with near seasonal temperatures.”
Here’s what to expect hour by hour: Patchy fog will linger until around 11 AM, especially in coastal areas and the San Fernando Valley. By midday, mostly sunny conditions take over across the metro. Winds stay light, just 0 to 10 mph from the southwest, so there won’t be any Santa Ana gusts to worry about. It’s an ideal setup for outdoor plans.
What to do today: This is prime time for a hike at Runyon Canyon or Griffith Observatory if you want to beat the crowds—the mild temps and clear afternoon skies will make for great views. If you’re heading to Angel Stadium to catch the Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Mets on Sunday, May 3rd, grab your tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub now. Tailgating conditions Sunday will be slightly cooler (high near 69°F) but still very pleasant. Consider picking up a Los Angeles Angels jersey or Los Angeles Angels fitted cap to show your team spirit.
For those planning to grill or smoke this weekend, Saturday afternoon and evening are excellent. The light winds and dry conditions mean you won’t have smoke blowing into your neighbors’ yards, and the temperatures are comfortable for standing over the cooker.
Allergy alert: The patchy fog and marine layer will actually help suppress pollen counts this morning, but as the fog burns off and winds shift, you might notice allergies picking up by afternoon. If you’re sensitive, grab an allergy relief nasal spray before heading out, or consider a pollen count face mask for outdoor activities.
Sunday and beyond: The National Weather Service is tracking a cutoff low pressure system moving just off the coast, which will bring a cooling trend Sunday and a chance of drizzle or light rain showers late Sunday night into Monday. Sunday’s high will drop to near 69°F with patchy fog before 11 AM again. By Sunday night, there’s a 16% chance of light precipitation—nothing severe, but grab an umbrella if you’re planning evening outdoor activities. Dry and warmer conditions return by Wednesday.
Dinner idea: With Saturday’s pleasant weather, fire up the grill for a simple pasta primavera or stir-fry tonight—light enough for the mild temps, and you can eat on the patio. If you need ingredients, you can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
For a full Los Angeles weather forecast, check back later today as the National Weather Service updates conditions.
