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Here's your early Thanksgiving 2026 weather forecast
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- The Northeast has experienced early winter conditions with over a foot of snow in parts of New York and temperatures in the 20s and 30s, but a warming trend is expected by mid-November, leading to above-average temperatures across much of the eastern U.S.
- Thanksgiving week is forecasted to be mild nationwide, with most areas east of the Rockies experiencing above-average temperatures, except for the southern Plains, where colder conditions and possible first freezes in Oklahoma and Texas are expected.
- While widespread major travel disruptions are unlikely due to the absence of powerful storms, some regions, particularly the southern tier and parts of California, may face heavy rain, thunderstorms, and snow at higher elevations during Thanksgiving week.
- The Northeast should see mostly dry and comfortable conditions early in the week, with potential rain increasing later in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, and chilly air arriving late in the holiday weekend.
- The West Coast may experience some Pacific storms bringing rain to Oregon and parts of California, with snow expected in higher mountain elevations, making it a notable area for winter sports during Thanksgiving week.
