Golden light spills over the Los Angeles Basin this morning as travelers begin one of the busiest Thanksgiving weeks of the year. Clear skies and comfortable temperatures near 52°F at dawn set a calm scene for air and highway departures across Southern California.
According to the National Weather Service, Los Angeles will stay sunny through Thanksgiving with highs climbing into the upper 70s today and near 80°F on Wednesday. The dry air and light winds make for ideal travel conditions across I-5, I-10, and coastal routes heading north or south. Those flying through LAX should expect smooth conditions, with no significant weather-related delays anticipated before the holiday.
Thanksgiving Day will bring partly cloudy skies and a mild high near 74°F — perfect for outdoor gatherings or family walks after dinner. Cooler breezes move in by Thursday night as a Pacific front approaches, signaling a gradual shift toward a more seasonable weekend pattern. By Friday, highs drop into the low 70s, and patchy fog could form late in the evening, especially along coastal valleys.
Models hint at a slight chance of rain by Saturday night, marking the area’s first real taste of early winter weather heading into December. While no major storms are forecast yet, national patterns suggest colder air and possible heavy snow in northern states could impact return travel across the country next week.
Five-Day Outlook for Los Angeles, CA
Wednesday: Sunny, high 80°F.
Thanksgiving Day: Mostly cloudy, high 74°F.
Friday: Sunny, high 70°F.
Saturday: Partly sunny, slight rain chance, high 66°F.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 62°F.
