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Your SoCal Weather Report For Friday, May 3: Windy And Cool Weekend For Deserts And Local Mountains
Forecast highs for Friday.
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Happy Friday! It's that time of year again when we get May Gray and June Gloom weather conditions.
Quick Facts
- Today’s weather: Morning overcast, sunny afternoon
- Beaches: 66-68
- Mountains: 60s
- Inland: 70s
- Warnings and advisories: Wind Advisory
Some parts of the Southland will wake up to patchy fog or low morning clouds — these conditions will gradually decrease leading to afternoon sun.
The beaches will be a few degrees cooler with highs in the mid to upper 60s, up to 68 degrees in Long Beach. In downtown Los Angeles, expect a high of 72 degrees.
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The valleys and inland areas will see highs in the mid to upper 70s, with the highest of 79 degrees in San Bernardino.
Tonight's lows will be in the mid 50s.
If you've wondered how we get May Gray and June Gloom conditions, check out this graphic from the National Weather Service.
It's that time of year ☁️👀 😶🌫️
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) May 3, 2024
Did you know that it doesn't always get colder as you go up in the air? 🤔🏔️ Warmer air above us traps the cooler air near the ocean, which can lead to May Gray and June Gloom conditions. If wanna geek out, take a look below for more info! #CAwx pic.twitter.com/ZDYMhG4JMb
Taking a look ahead at your weekend forecast — it will continue to be cool with highs in the the 70s for Saturday, in the upper 60s for Sunday. It will be windy starting Saturday at noon for the high and low deserts, including the Inland Empire mountains until Sunday night. Expect west winds up to 35 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph.
This day in history
On this day in 1939, Union Station in downtown Los Angeles opened its doors.
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Things to do
- World Labyrinth Day: Walking through a labyrinth has been a popular method of moving meditation for centuries. Join the worldwide celebration of this ancient habit by taking a walk at a labyrinth near you. There are more than 15 across the area participating, from Santa Monica to Simi Valley, Tustin to Torrance.
- The weekend is here! Looking for fresh, funny TV? We have a guide for you.
- It's Food Friday! LAist is on the hunt for the best cheeseburger in SoCal known as the Tournament of Cheeseburgers. Looking to grill this weekend? Check out How to LA podcast host Brian De Los Santos go to carne asada spot in Mid City. Or craving some birria? You need to check out Birreria Chalio and learn about its history.
Check out our full list of things to do this weekend.
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