SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A soaking November storm sweeps across the region this morning, coating freeways with rain-slicked reflections and bringing a burst of heavy rainfall and thunder to coastal and inland areas. The National Weather Service in San Diego reports that this system is producing widespread rain through midmorning, with some cells delivering brief downpours and isolated thunder.
By sunrise, many neighborhoods could see up to one inch of rain, especially west of the foothills and near Interstate 5 and I-8, where ponding and slower travel are likely. The strongest storms are expected through late morning, before tapering into scattered showers by midday. Drivers heading out for early holiday travel should use caution, allow extra time, and avoid flooded intersections.
The skies begin to clear Saturday, ushering in a bright, calm stretch of weather lasting through early next week. Sunshine returns with highs in the mid- to upper-60s, setting the stage for a comfortable lead-up to Thanksgiving week.
Long-range models hint that much of the western U.S. will stay mild and dry through Thanksgiving, while cooler air and heavy snow may impact the Rockies, Midwest, and East Coast between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3. For now, San Diego enjoys a brief brush with winter-like rain — the kind that washes dust from palm leaves and brightens desert skies.
Residents can take advantage of the weekend sunshine to prep for holiday travel, home decorating, or outdoor plans before the next Pacific front eyes California after Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Outlook for San Diego, CA:
Fri: 64/54 – Showers and thunderstorms early, clearing later.
Sat: 66/53 – Slight chance of showers early, then mostly sunny.
Sun: 67/52 – Partly cloudy, mild.
Mon: 68/52 – Sunny and calm.
Tue: 70/54 – Dry and pleasant.
