Thanksgiving Weather Forecast: What to Expect

If you're driving or flying for the holiday, here's what you need to know about the weather forecast for Thanksgiving week, as some areas expect rain and snow. Plus, the free weather app you need for multi-location updates.

Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Weather 2025 

Here is a look at various forecasts across the US during Thanksgiving week.

Tuesday:

If you'll be traveling around the north central US, a winter storm watch is in effect for Minnesota and North Dakota, where Monday night through Wednesday morning could see between 3 and 9 inches of snow. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph may also drive blowing and drifting snow.

For the East Coast, rain is expected along the Interstate 95 corridor from Boston to Washington, D.C., during the afternoon and evening hours on Tuesday, ABC News reported.

Wednesday:

Snowfall is forecast for parts of the Midwest, particularly much of Michigan.

In the Northeast, passing showers are forecast from New York City to Washington, D.C. during the morning hours.

Parts of New York will be under a winter storm watch beginning in the evening hours through Friday, with wind gusts up to 45 mph and potentially whiteout conditions, and more than 6 inches of snow possible.

Thanksgiving Day:

Areas around the Great Lakes are forecast to receive a blast of Lake-effect snow throughout the day and through Friday.

Rain and snow for the Northwest, while a blanket of snow may extend across the northern Rockies from Idaho, stretching westward across the Dakotas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, and northern Missouri. 

Rain is forecast across the central regions of Texas and Oklahoma, as well as eastern Kansas, according to the Weather Channel.

All Weather Mode: Multilocation Weather Tracking

Travelers need to stay informed about weather conditions in multiple locations. That's where an app that can deliver accurate weather radar and tracking becomes essential. Weather can cause road closures, and real-time weather information can help you make both time- and life-saving decisions on the fly.

All Weather Mode: Weather Home gives you up-to-the-minute updates that help you decide exactly when to hit the road and where. 

Key Features of All Weather Mode

Here’s how All Weather Mode: Weather Home can help you make the most of fall:

Intuitive Home Screen Layout

A customizable design with swipe shortcuts provides instant access to weather data without requiring you to dig through menus.

Real-Time Weather Reporting

Track temperature shifts, humidity, wind speed, and visibility for your exact location, or multiple destinations you’ve added.

Detailed Forecasts

View 7-day and hourly updates, including precipitation percentages, to plan outings with precision.

Radar Maps

Interactive radar lets you monitor changing weather patterns in real-time, from rain showers to cold fronts.

Location-Based Weather

Add multiple locations—ideal for planning foliage trips across regions or states.

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Be aware of when daylight begins and ends so that you can capture the most vibrant moments of fall.

Travel Safely: Download Our Free App

Traveling during the holidays can be stressful enough without being hampered by weather delays. By pairing weather knowledge with intelligent forecasting, you can make your holiday drive a little less hectic.

Download All Weather Mode: Weather Home today.