California – Early fog rolls across coastal freeways this morning, softening headlights and slowing traffic through low-lying San Diego neighborhoods as Thanksgiving travel begins in earnest. The mist lifts quickly after sunrise, revealing a crisp, golden sky—an early promise of warmth before the midweek rush peaks. For those heading north on I-5 or inland via I-8, visibility may fluctuate near the coast until late morning.
According to the National Weather Service, light fog will return again tonight, lingering through early Tuesday before sunshine dominates by midmorning. Highs climb steadily this week, reaching the upper 70s by Wednesday with calm northwest winds. The pattern sets up one of the most favorable Thanksgiving travel stretches in recent memory across Southern California.
By Thanksgiving Day, partly sunny skies and highs near 75°F create perfect conditions for outdoor gatherings or early shopping plans. Beachgoers should still use caution as cooler ocean air may return at dawn, bringing brief morning haze along the shoreline. To be fair, San Diego’s warmth contrasts sharply with the rest of the country—where a cold front will sweep eastward, disrupting flights and road travel in the central and northern states starting Thursday.
As holiday plans ramp up, residents can expect mild evenings in the low 50s, light winds, and no rainfall risk through the weekend—ideal for backyard celebrations, outdoor markets, and post-Thanksgiving cleanup before early winter patterns arrive next month.
5-DAY OUTLOOK (SAN DIEGO, CA)
Monday: Mostly sunny. High 67.
Tuesday: Sunny. High 73.
Wednesday: Sunny. High 77.
Thursday (Thanksgiving): Partly sunny. High 75.
Friday: Mostly sunny. High 69.
