San Diego, CA – California wakes under clear skies and a crisp 48°F start this morning as early travelers roll toward airports and coastal highways. Thanksgiving week is off to a near-perfect stretch across San Diego, with dry air, calm winds, and plenty of sunshine greeting locals and visitors alike.
According to the National Weather Service, highs today will reach a pleasant 77°F, making for ideal driving and flying conditions across Southern California. Calm winds and mostly clear skies should help travelers navigate easily along I-5 and I-8, with minimal airport delays expected. Thanksgiving Day itself stays mild, with partly sunny skies and a high near 74°F — warm enough for outdoor gatherings, early beach walks, or backyard dinners.
By Friday, the region cools to around 69°F, and forecasters expect patchy fog late Thursday into Friday morning. Those heading out early for Black Friday shopping or post-holiday drives should allow extra time as fog could limit visibility in low-lying areas and valleys.
The weekend trend continues cooler, with Saturday highs near 67°F and clouds building by nightfall. Sunday stays partly sunny with highs in the mid-60s, signaling the start of a gradual transition toward December’s cooler pattern.
Looking ahead, a major Arctic front developing over the central U.S. could bring heavy snow and winter-like conditions from the Rockies to the Midwest beginning December 1 — an early winter signal that may impact post-holiday return travel. For San Diego, however, the story remains warm and calm — a final taste of fall before winter’s grip begins to spread nationwide.
5-Day Outlook for San Diego:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 77°F
- Thursday (Thanksgiving): Partly sunny, high 74°F
- Friday: Sunny, high 69°F, patchy fog
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 67°F
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 65°F
