Los Angeles is looking at a beautiful sunny Wednesday with highs near 72°F, though afternoon winds will pick up considerably—so hold onto your hats if you’re heading to Griffith Observatory or Runyon Canyon for a hike.
The low-pressure system that brought rain yesterday is moving northeast out of California, and we’re settling into a brisk westerly flow. Skies will be mostly clear all day, with just a few mountain clouds lingering. The real story is the wind: expect gusts as high as 20 mph this afternoon and evening, especially in the Antelope Valley and along the coastal areas where the sea breeze will be enhanced. The National Weather Service notes these gusts will just miss advisory levels, but you’ll definitely feel them.
If you’re planning to grill or set up for an outdoor dinner, wait until after sunset around 8 PM when the winds die down. For morning joggers and cyclists around Dodger Stadium and downtown LA, the conditions are ideal—cool temps in the low 50s overnight with mostly clear skies.
Allergy sufferers should note that the extra sunshine and wind will stir up pollen counts, especially in the valleys. Consider grabbing an allergy relief nasal spray before heading out, and if you’re sensitive to outdoor air quality, a pollen count face mask can help during peak afternoon hours. If you’re spending the day indoors, an HEPA air purifier can keep your home’s air clean while the winds blow outside.
Thursday will be even nicer—mostly sunny with highs near 76°F and lighter winds, making it perfect for beach trips to Santa Monica or Venice. The flow switches to a gentle northerly direction overnight, so expect a crisp, clean morning.
If you’re heading to the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs game at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Friday, April 24th, you’ll have pleasant conditions—partly cloudy with highs in the low 70s. The switch to onshore flow will knock a few degrees off the temperature, but it’s still ideal baseball weather. Grab some snacks and settle in for a great game.
For dinner tonight, the calm evening (after those afternoon winds settle) is perfect for a light pasta or stir-fry on the patio. Did you know you can order groceries on Amazon? Get everything you need for tonight’s dinner delivered straight to your door.
Looking ahead: Friday brings partly cloudy skies and coastal low clouds in the morning, with highs still in the 70s. A weak storm system is possible this weekend with light rain—nothing severe, but the first real moisture in a while. Stay tuned for updates.
