Los Angeles is waking up to patchy drizzle Wednesday morning with a high near 68°F on the way — grab a compact travel umbrella for the commute, but expect things to clear nicely by midday.
Today’s Setup
A cutoff low-pressure system is wobbling southward into Central California, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard office. That’s what’s driving this morning’s gray skies and light drizzle across the basin. Forecasters expect the drizzle to taper off by around 11 AM, giving way to mostly sunny conditions for the afternoon. Highs reach near 68°F with south-southeast winds around 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph along the coast. The NWS also flags a 10–15% chance of an isolated thunderstorm as the low tracks through — brief and unlikely, but worth keeping in mind if you’re outside mid-afternoon.
Best Window To Be Outside
Post-11 AM is your window today. Griffith Park and Runyon Canyon trails will be in solid shape by early afternoon, though overnight moisture may leave paths slick — waterproof hiking boots are worth pulling out. Golfers eyeing Thursday when skies improve further: the Callaway Big Bertha Fairway Wood at $150 is well-timed before the weekend warmup. More outdoor gear deals are worth a browse while the warming trend approaches.
What To Wear Or Bring
Layers are the move: a packable rain jacket handles the morning drizzle and doubles as a windbreaker against the afternoon coastal breeze. Tuck that compact travel umbrella in your bag in case the drizzle lingers past 11 AM in the Valley or inland neighborhoods.
Dodgers Tonight and Thursday
Heading to UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies tonight (Wednesday, May 27) to snag the Yoshinobu Yamamoto “Game 7 Last Out” Bobblehead giveaway? Skies should be mostly clearing by first pitch, with temps settling into the mid-60s — bring a hoodie. Represent in a Los Angeles Dodgers jersey or a Los Angeles Dodgers fitted cap and you’re set for the chill. Still need seats? Get tickets on SeatGeek before they’re gone.
The Dodgers host Colorado again on Thursday, May 28 — partly sunny skies and a high near 69°F with light southwest winds. A comfortable midweek ballpark night.
Next Few Days
Thursday mirrors today: partly sunny, high near 69°F, calm winds. Then the NWS forecasts a warming trend beginning Friday that carries into next week — enjoy this cool marine air while it lasts. Looking further ahead, Pitbull – “I’m Back” with special guest Lil Jon plays the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, May 30. That should be a warm, dry evening — a great outdoor show setup. Find tickets on StubHub now before prices climb.
Rainy Day Dinner Idea
A cool, drizzly evening calls for slow-cooker comfort food. Load chili or beef stew ingredients into a programmable slow cooker before you leave for work and dinner handles itself by the time you’re home. Prefer stovetop? An enameled cast iron Dutch oven turns out a rich potato soup or hearty stew in under an hour. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
