Thanksgiving in San Diego is shaping up to be a sunny affair, with temperatures expected to soar above the seasonal average, according to the National Weather Service San Diego. The NWS San Diego forecasts highs for the holiday itself to be 5-10 degrees higher than what's typical for this time of year, bringing a much warmer Thursday to tables across the county.
The brief spatter of isolated light rain showers, which might have interfered with pre-feast preparations, will end by this morning, clearing the way for dry conditions for the remainder of the day. The warming trend is anticipated to kick in, sustained by a high-pressure system evident from the "upper level ridge of high pressure" moving in from the west, as described by the National Weather Service in their Area Forecast Discussion. Santa Ana winds are expected to contribute to the toastiness from Tuesday through to Thanksgiving, peaking on Wednesday with gusts that can reach 35-50 mph in the usual passes, canyons, and coastal slopes.
For mariners, the NWS San Diego stated, "No hazardous marine conditions are expected through Thursday," ensuring smooth sailing for those looking to take to the sea over the holiday. In the skies above, aviation is expected to experience clear conditions following the morning's cloud dispersal, with VFR (Visual Flight Rules) conditions anticipated area-wide through Sunday evening.
