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What will the weather be like for Thanksgiving?

Asked 9 days ago

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Thanksgiving weather features a major cold front sweeping across much of the U.S., bringing frigid air, snow in the Midwest and Great Lakes, and rain in the South. The Pacific Northwest faces heavy rain and wind from an atmospheric river, while the Southeast sees storms early in the week but calms by Thursday. Travelers should prepare for colder temperatures and possible delays, especially in northern and central regions.

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The Weather Channel

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 early week storms.

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 impact the Midwest and Northeast, with the first cold spell and snow chance arriving around Thanksgiving.

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 starts warm for many, but Thursday brings a significant cool down, affecting events like the parade in New York City.

Record warmth to start Thanksgiving week, cold air coming
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The Weather Channel
12 days ago
Record warmth to start Thanksgiving week, cold air coming

A midweek pattern change brings much colder air to Minneapolis and Chicago, with temperatures dropping well below average for the holiday.

Stormy conditions in Pacific Northwest could cause problems
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AccuWeather
12 days ago
Stormy conditions in Pacific Northwest could cause problems

The Pacific Northwest faces heavy rain, flash flooding, and gusty winds from Tuesday night through Thursday, with lingering impacts into Friday.

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

An atmospheric river will impact the Pacific Northwest Wednesday and Thursday, causing travel disruptions with flash flooding and high winds.

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

Rain is expected in the Southern Plains and Deep South through Thursday, while snow is possible in the Great Lakes, especially Michigan.

Early look at where weather will impact Thanksgiving travel
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The Weather Channel
15 days ago
Early look at where weather will impact Thanksgiving travel

Cold air moves east and south on Thanksgiving, followed by another cold front, bringing significant cold and high pressure across a broad region.

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