San Diego woke up to a crisp but clear Thanksgiving morning, with temperatures near 52°F at San Diego International Airport and a quick warm-up locked in for the rest of the day. Holiday plans along the coast are in good shape, with mostly dry and mild conditions and highs near 75°F. Inland valleys will feel more like a warm early fall afternoon, climbing into the low 80s. The weak offshore Santa Ana winds that kicked up overnight are easing, setting most neighborhoods up for a comfortable holiday.
Afternoon Warmth And Easing Offshore Winds
Coastal highs are forecast to reach around 75°F today, with inland valleys topping out in the lower 80s, keeping the shoreline roughly 5°F cooler than the warmest days earlier this week. The Santa Ana setup is fading, and the stronger gusts this morning mostly stayed at or below 35 mph. Onshore flow is expected to return on Friday and spread a gradual cooling trend inland through the weekend, according to the NWS San Diego.
Patchy Fog Returns Overnight
Patchy low clouds and pockets of locally dense fog could develop from Friday night into Saturday morning along the immediate coast and in the bayside lowlands, reducing visibility during early morning drives. That developing pattern is already on the radar in local coverage; see the earlier forecast for the broader outlook this week. If you have early plans on Friday, it would be wise to build in some extra time in case fog slows traffic.
What To Expect This Week
No widespread rain is in the cards through early next week, though another low could slide down the coast around midweek, bringing a slight chance of showers sometime Wednesday or Thursday. Out on the water, mariners can expect generally calm seas through Monday, with no marine advisories posted at this time. According to the NWS San Diego, the overall pattern is still expected to trend cooler inland by Friday.
