Even though retailers seem to have skipped straight from Halloween to Christmas, with festive red-and-green decor already lining store aisles, Thanksgiving is just weeks away.
For those traveling during the holiday, plans are likely already underway. A new long-range forecast from the Old Farmer's Almanac offers an early look at what California's holiday weather could bring.
And for those in California on Thanksgiving, the outlook appears promising, at least for now.
Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting for California's Thanksgiving weather.
When is Thanksgiving in 2026?
This year, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 26, making it one of the latest dates the holiday can fall.
Thanksgiving 2026 weather forecast for California
For the Golden State, the Old Farmer's Almanac Thanksgiving forecast predicts favorable
weather, with sunshine expected across most of the state.
"Sunny skies will prevail on Thanksgiving and the ensuing weekend, making for pleasant travel conditions," the publication said of the Pacific Southwest region, which covers most of California and includes Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno and San Francisco.
Northern California will see cooler temperatures, while Southern California is expected to be warmer, according to the publication.
The Old Farmer's Almanac Thanksgiving forecast map shows mild temperatures along California's far North Coast, cooler to chilly conditions across much of Northern California, and warm weather from Central California through Southern California.
How accurate is the Old Farmer's Almanac?
The Old Farmer's Almanac says it correctly predicts the direction of seasonal temperature and precipitation departures about 80% of the time on average. That doesn't mean that every individual snowfall, storm, or daily temperature forecast is correct.
The Almanac says its 2025-26 winter forecast finished with an overall accuracy rate of 88.9%, including 83.3% for temperature departure and 94.4% for precipitation departure. Those figures are the Almanac's own assessment of its forecasts.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: A long-range forecast hints at California's Thanksgiving weather
