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The Farmers’ Almanac has released its forecast for the Thanksgiving holiday week, offering a glimpse of what to expect from Monday, November 24, through Thursday, November 27. Why It Matters The AAA has described Thanksgiving as the busiest holiday for travel. Last year, the company expected nearly 80 million people would travel 50 miles or more to spend Thanksgiving with loved ones. Knowing what weather to expect before hitting the road is essential for travelers, both for planning purposes and safety. What To Know For the Northeast and New England, including New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C., the almanac forecast unsettled conditions with some light snow, followed by potential clearing in time for Thanksgiving. Across the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Midwest—including Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Wisconsin—expect light snow followed by fair skies. The Southeast was forecast to see “quick changes”—fair weather, followed by rain, followed by some clearing. The North Central U.S., including the states of Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, could see light snow across the Rockies and Plains, the publication said. As for the South Central U.S., conditions across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico are expected to be “generally unsettled.” The Rockies and Plains could see light snow, while Texas could see fair conditions, followed by rain, according to the forecast. The Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, was forecast to see unsettled conditions, with a “showery Thanksgiving,” The Farmers’ Almanac said. Finally, the Southwest—California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona—could expect “problematic” Thanksgiving weather, with light snowfall in Nevada, Utah, and parts of Arizona. What People Are Saying Peach and Blossom, the National Thanksgiving Turkeys, are seen on the South Lawn of the White House before receiving a Presidential Pardon on November 25, 2024. (Drew Angerer/AFP via Getty Images) The Farmers’ Almanac said in a post on social media: “Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and of course, delicious food. But Mother Nature can influence our plans and activities. Knowing the weather forecast for Thanksgiving helps you prepare and make the most of the holiday.” What Happens Next The Old Farmer’s Almanac released a similar but separate forecast for the Thanksgiving week period on October 20. “We’re predicting a patchwork of weather across the U.S,” Carol Connare, the editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, told Newsweek at the time.
