The Thanksgiving holiday week forecast paints a mostly typical late November pattern across the US, forecasters say. Expect cool, largely dry conditions in much of the East, mild weather across the Southeast, and pockets of snow or rain in the north and West.
In the Northeast, conditions should be cool and mainly fair. Northern and higher elevation areas may see a chance of flurries. Overall travel in the region looks mostly favorable for the holiday period.
The Great Lakes and Upper Midwest should trend colder and more winterlike, with scattered snow showers or flurries possible. Brief travel slowdowns may occur where snow showers are more concentrated, particularly in higher terrain.
The central Plains and Rockies will feel late November cold. Light snow is possible across the northern Plains and in parts of the Rockies, especially at higher elevations. No widespread storminess stands out for much of the central US.
The Southeast is forecast to be generally mild and pleasant. Forecast guidance favors dry weather and plenty of sunshine there, supporting outdoor holiday plans for many communities.
Travel Impacts And Regional Risks
Travel across the country will coincide with one of the busiest holiday weeks, and most areas should see routine late November conditions rather than a nationwide storm. The forecast notes rain and wet roads in the Pacific Northwest that could slow traffic and affect ferry or coastal travel.
Snow shower risks remain the primary travel concern in the Upper Midwest and higher elevations of the Rockies. Forecasters expect only scattered and light accumulations, but motorists should anticipate brief slowdowns where snow falls more consistently.
Elsewhere, the forecast indicates cooler inland temperatures in southern and central states without widespread storms, and mixed conditions in the interior West. Northern California may see some rain, and parts of the interior West could record light mountain snow.
