Thanksgiving Weather: How Major Forecasts Compare Ahead of Holidays

Newsweek · Alice Gibbs · 2026-11-06 15:41 UTC

Weather forecasts favor warmer conditions across much of the North, but rain and a polar vortex disruption could complicate the outlook.

With less than three weeks until Thanksgiving, major forecasters are beginning to point toward warmer-than-normal conditions across much of the northern United States during the period leading up to the holiday, while rain could affect parts of the South.

But uncertainty over a potential disruption to the polar vortex means the outlook could still change significantly before the holiday arrives.

The Old Farmer's Almanac released its long-range Thanksgiving forecast last week, predicting conditions ranging from rain and mild temperatures in the Northeast to snow in the Upper Midwest. But with the holiday approaching, forecasts from meteorological organizations are beginning to offer another picture.

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