Thanksgiving Weather Prediction: What Old Farmer’s Almanac Forecast Says For All 50 States

As millions prepare to hit the road or board flights for Thanksgiving 2025, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its long-range weather forecast, offering early guidance on what to expect across the US. While still weeks away from the holiday on November 27, the forecast highlights a “patchwork of weather” nationwide, with sunshine in the East, rain in the West, and limited snow in certain northern areas.Thanksgiving is the busiest US travel holiday, and weather disruptions can cause major delays. The American Automobile Association (AAA) expects tens of millions to travel, making this early forecast valuable for planning ahead.Thanksgiving Week Forecast by RegionNortheast & Atlantic CorridorNortheast: Cold and mostly sunny. Northern New England could see some snow.Atlantic Corridor (e.g., NYC to Virginia): Mild early in the week, turning chilly but dry and clear by Thanksgiving.Southeast, Appalachians & FloridaAppalachians: Cooler in the north, warmer in the south. Mostly sunny.Southeast: Starts off chilly, but warms up with sunny skies by midweek.Florida: Cooler than usual at first, turning mild and dry. Related News | Earth Will Now Have Two Moons Until 2083, NASA Says. Will You Be Able To See '2025 PN7'?Midwest, Lakes & Ohio ValleyLower Great Lakes: Dry and sunny with warming temperatures.Ohio Valley: Chilly early in the week, with a chance of midweek showers and warming later.Upper Midwest: Mild, with occasional snow flurries but no major storms.Heartland, Plains & Texas/OklahomaIowa to Missouri: Warmer than normal, but light rain is possible later in the week.Texas/Oklahoma: Warm and dry in the north, with possible showers in the south.High Plains (Montana, Wyoming): Cold and clear, good travel conditions, but bundle up.West, Intermountain & SouthwestIntermountain West (Rocky Mountains, Utah, northern Arizona): Mix of rain and snow, colder than average, travelers in mountain areas should be cautious.Desert Southwest: Mostly warm and dry; isolated showers possible.Pacific Northwest: Rainy with colder temperatures and reduced visibility.Pacific Southwest (California): Scattered showers and cooler weather expected.Alaska & HawaiiAlaska: Snow showers expected throughout the week; travel may be impacted by slick conditions.Hawaii: Cooler than usual with brief showers; some outdoor events may see light rain.The Old Farmer’s Almanac, founded in 1792, uses solar patterns, historical climate data, and meteorology to make long-range forecasts. It claims an accuracy rate of about 80%.“Our forecasts are best used for planning, not as a substitute for daily weather updates,” the Almanac says.