Will Thanksgiving bring snow, rain or sunshine? Farmers’ Almanac reveals its 2026 outlook
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and the Farmers' Almanac predicts cool temperatures, snow and rain will dominate the forecasts for regions across the U.S.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and the Farmers' Almanac predicts cool temperatures, snow and rain will dominate the forecasts for regions across the U.S.
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 26, and millions of people will be traveling to celebrate the holiday weekend with their friends and family.
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The Farmers' Almanac said in its Thanksgiving regional forecast breakdown that it doesn't seem likely at this point that a massive snowstorm or severe weather will impact plans, but of course, the forecast can only be more refined as the holiday approaches.
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In the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and New England, the Farmers' Almanac said the weather is likely to be cooler and most fair weather, making for easy holiday travel.
The Almanac said at higher elevations, snow flurries could fall.
The Southeast could have some of the best weather in the country, the Farmers' Almanac said, with mild temperatures, dry weather and sunshine in the forecast.
This weather will be perfect for travel and outdoor activities.
For the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Midwest, temperatures are likely to feel more like winter, cold and some scattered snow showers could cause brief travel slowdowns, the Almanac said.
States included in this zone by the Farmers' Almanac are Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and Wisconsin.
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The Upper Midwest and North-Central Plains should expect weather typical of late November, and some light snow could be forecast.
This forecast reaches from Minnesota south through Missouri and west to the Rockies, including Wyoming, Montana and Colorado.
The southern central states are forecast to see more of that seasonable fall weather like the Southeast. Temperatures could trend a little cooler in some places, but widespread storms seem unlikely.
This region includes Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
The Farmers' Almanac shows the Pacific Northwest will see weather typical of the region, with a fall chill and periodic rain showers.
If traveling by car, wet roads could be an issue, but major travel disruptions or storms are unlikely.
This region includes Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
Heading to the Southwest, the Farmers' Almanac forecasts mixed conditions, with mountain snow in the interior western states.
Light rain is also possible for northern California.
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Included in this region are California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah.
With just a month until Thanksgiving, we'll stay tuned to see if the predictions by the Farmers' Almanac come true and if any storms bubble up some travel trouble for one of the biggest holiday weekends of the year.
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