SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Pacific dawn broke soft and golden across the coastline this morning, with a thin veil of clouds drifting over Mission Bay. While the region’s mild late-fall pattern continues, light fog and cloud cover early in the week may briefly temper the sunshine before a spectacular Thanksgiving stretch unfolds across Southern California.
According to the National Weather Service in San Diego, the area will start the week with calm conditions and a gradual warming trend. Skies will remain mostly sunny through Monday, with highs climbing from the upper 60s into the mid-70s. Patchy morning fog may form in inland valleys and near the coast each morning through Tuesday, especially along I-5 and I-8, where drivers should watch for brief visibility drops before mid-morning.
By Tuesday afternoon, high pressure strengthens over the West Coast, ushering in dry air and clear skies — perfect timing for the holiday travel surge. Flights in and out of San Diego International Airport are expected to operate smoothly, and roads across the region should remain clear under bright sunshine. Thanksgiving Day will bring a picture-perfect Southern California scene: sunny skies, highs near 75°F, and a light coastal breeze.
While San Diego stays warm and tranquil, a major cold front sweeping the central U.S. could disrupt cross-country travel, bringing snow and wind to parts of the Midwest and Northeast. For locals, though, it’s a green light for outdoor celebrations, beach walks, and backyard gatherings under crisp, late-November skies.
Five-Day Forecast for San Diego, CA:
Sun: 68/53 – Sunny and mild; light breeze.
Mon: 73/52 – Morning clouds clearing; warm afternoon.
Tue: 72/54 – Sunny; travel-friendly conditions.
Wed: 76/55 – Bright skies, warm breeze.
Thu: 75/54 – Sunny Thanksgiving Day; perfect for outdoor plans.
