United States : A winter storm is set to bring significant snowfall to the Midwest and West Coast just before Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, rain is expected to dampen Thanksgiving Day celebrations on the East Coast.
Early Week Forecast:
- Midwest: Snowfall is predicted for Minnesota, northern Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on Monday. Rain showers are also likely in areas from Chicago to Detroit to Indianapolis.
- West Coast: Heavy snowfall is forecast for the California mountains, particularly the Sierra Nevada range. Some areas below the snow line could receive up to 8 inches of rain.
- South: Temperatures in the South are expected to be above average, reaching the 70s and 80s.
Mid-Week Forecast:
- Northeast: Rain showers are expected to move into the Northeast on Tuesday, potentially causing travel disruptions during the busy Thanksgiving week.
- West: Snowfall will continue in the Sierra Nevadas and the Rocky Mountains. Colorado’s Rocky Mountains could see up to 3 feet of snow and strong winds.
- South: Temperatures in cities like Houston and Austin, Texas, are forecast to reach record-breaking highs in the mid-80s.
Thanksgiving Day Forecast:
- East Coast: A storm system is expected to bring rain to most of the East Coast, including New York City, where the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be held in chilly, rainy conditions.
- Northeast: Snow is possible in upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and northern Maine.
- Nationwide: Temperatures will be generally average or below average across the country, except for cities like Phoenix, New Orleans, Jacksonville, and Raleigh, which will experience above-average temperatures.