SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Morning fog clings low over the Bay Bridge as a pale sun pushes through, signaling a quiet, stable start to Thanksgiving week. After weeks of on-and-off rain across Northern California, a welcome dry stretch settles in just as millions of travelers hit the roads and airports.
According to the National Weather Service San Francisco/Monterey, skies will stay mostly clear and dry through midweek, with highs in the low 60s and light winds. Sunday and Monday bring only patchy morning clouds near the coast, with gentle afternoon breezes from the northwest. Inland valleys will warm slightly each afternoon, while cool evenings in the 40s remind residents that late fall has arrived.
By Tuesday and Wednesday, calm and sunny conditions dominate across the Bay Area, ideal for early holiday departures. Travel along I-80, U.S. 101, and Highway 1 should remain smooth, with no major weather-related delays expected. Thanksgiving Day looks similarly tranquil — highs near 64°F, light winds, and clear skies — perfect for outdoor gatherings, charity runs, or early shopping preparations.
However, forecasters are monitoring a potential shift by next weekend, when Pacific moisture could brush the region with scattered showers. Though confidence remains low, any late-week change could affect post-Thanksgiving travel and the start of December’s weather pattern — one that may trend cooler and wetter as winter approaches.
For now, Bay Area residents can expect a postcard-perfect holiday stretch: blue skies, cool mornings, and golden afternoons across the hills and coastlines.
Five-Day Forecast for San Francisco, CA:
Sun: 61/49 – Mostly sunny; calm breeze.
Mon: 63/49 – Mostly clear; pleasant.
Tue: 64/47 – Sunny; mild afternoon.
Wed: 64/48 – Clear skies; light winds.
Thu: 64/51 – Sunny Thanksgiving; cool evening.
