Oceanside turkey trot
The turkey trot returns to Oceanside Thanksgiving morning. Photo via @CityofOceanside X

We can be thankful for sunny skies across San Diego County this Thanksgiving!

Forecasters predict a gradual shift toward warmer, drier conditions starting Thursday, the National Weather Service said.

Weak offshore winds will help clear the skies and pave the way for a notable temperature increase.

High temperatures Thanksgiving Day are expected to reach 65 to 70 near the coast, 71 to 74 inland, 73 to 78 in the western valleys, 59 to 67 in the mountains and 72 to 75 in the desert.

By Saturday, temperatures return to above normal with the warmth lingering into
early next week, forecasters said.