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What is the weather forecast for Thanksgiving

Asked 8 days ago

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Thanksgiving weather features a significant cool down for much of the U.S., with snow expected in the Midwest and Northeast, rain in the Southern Plains and Deep South, and calm conditions in the Southeast. The Pacific Northwest faces storms and an atmospheric river, causing travel disruptions. Post-Thanksgiving, heavy snow may impact return travel in the Midwest. Monitor updates for changing conditions.

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Severe storms target Southeast Tuesday-Wednesday

The Weather Channel · 9 days ago
The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel
9 days ago
  • A weather front is expected to bring the possibility of severe weather to the Southeast.
  • Tornado risk (TOR:CON) remains at two and three, the same as the previous day. 8s
  • A strong line of storms could produce a tornado or two before weakening around 10 a.m. 11s
  • Thunderstorms may still become severe or tornadic due to lingering surface and upper level energy. 17s
  • Conditions are expected to improve by Wednesday, with calm weather forecast through Thanksgiving. 34s

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Severe storms target Southeast Tuesday-Wednesday
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The Weather Channel
9 days ago
Severe storms target Southeast Tuesday-Wednesday

Calm weather is forecast for the South through Thanksgiving after severe storms move through earlier in the week.

Next round of snow, wind to impact post-Thanksgiving travel
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The Weather Channel
9 days ago
Next round of snow, wind to impact post-Thanksgiving travel

Travelers returning Sunday and Monday after Thanksgiving could encounter widespread snow from Des Moines to Chicago and Detroit, with significant snowfall possible.

Colder air coming along with opportunity for snow
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AccuWeather
10 days ago
Colder air coming along with opportunity for snow

Three cold air masses are approaching: one for Thanksgiving, one over the weekend bringing snow, and another next Tuesday and Wednesday. Both the Midwest and parts of the Northeastern United States could see snow with these cold air events.

Warm week for travel, then turning colder for Thanksgiving
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The Weather Channel
10 days ago
Warm week for travel, then turning colder for Thanksgiving

The day before Thanksgiving, many travelers may start in warm weather but encounter much colder conditions, especially when heading north. Thursday will bring a significant cool down for many, including New York City during the parade.

Atmospheric river to impact Thanksgiving travel plans
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AccuWeather
13 days ago
Atmospheric river to impact Thanksgiving travel plans

Pacific Northwest will experience a storm, followed by an atmospheric river from Tuesday night through Thursday, causing travel disruptions. Storms and snow are expected in the Southern Plains and Midwest.

Where rain could delay Thanksgiving holiday travel
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The Weather Channel
14 days ago
Where rain could delay Thanksgiving holiday travel

Southern Plains and Deep South likely to experience rain from Sunday through next Thursday. Snow is possible across the Great Lakes, especially the upper Midwest and Michigan.

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