Southern California Thanksgiving Weather: Dry and Warm, Rain Chance for Weekend

Thanksgiving Week Weather Outlook

• ☀️ Expect sunny and warm conditions across Southern California leading up to Thanksgiving Day.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will be above normal, with highs reaching around 71 degrees on Sunday and continuing to warm up.
• 💨 An offshore flow is contributing to the warmer temperatures by pushing marine layers out to the Pacific.

Morning Temperatures and Frost Advisory

• 🥶 Despite the warm afternoons, some areas, particularly the High Desert, will experience cooler mornings with temperatures dipping near freezing, leading to a frost advisory.
• ☁️ Clear skies overnight allow for more significant cooling, but the sun will cause an earlier and more pronounced warm-up.

Transition to Cooler, Wetter Weather

• 🗓️ By Thursday, the offshore flow will begin to weaken, allowing for a transition day with a potential return of the marine layer and cooler temperatures.
• 🌧️ The weekend forecast, specifically Saturday and Sunday, shows an increased chance of rain as onshore flow strengthens.

Weekend Forecast Changes

• 🌊 The onshore push expected over the weekend will bring cooler temperatures and cloud cover.
• 📊 The forecast indicates a noticeable cool down and a threat of rain by Sunday.