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Thanksgiving Weather Forecasts Vary

Major forecasters predict warmer Thanksgiving weather but uncertainty over polar vortex disrupts outlook.

Nov 6, 2026

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Thanksgiving Weather Forecasts Vary

Major forecasters predict warmer Thanksgiving weather but uncertainty over polar vortex disrupts outlook.

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Major forecasters predict warmer Thanksgiving weather but uncertainty over polar vortex disrupts outlook. Major forecasters predict warmer Thanksgiving weather but uncertainty over polar vortex disrupts outlook. Originally reported by Newsweek.

Thanksgiving Weather Outlook

Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts November Weather Across US

Major forecasters predict warmer-than-normal conditions across northern US as Thanksgiving approaches.

El Niño Influence

El Niño, a warm Pacific climate pattern, typically favors warmer northern US temperatures this week.

Polar Vortex Uncertainty

People cross Central Park West in front of the Goku balloon as they leave the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in the rain in New York City on November 28, 2024,

An unusually early polar vortex disruption could bring colder weather to eastern US but impacts remain unclear.

Regional Differences

AccuWeather expects rain in South and snow at high elevations in West while NOAA says South remains uncertain.

Forecast Confidence

Forecasters can identify broader patterns but specific city conditions will become clearer closer to November 26.

Next Steps

Next Steps

More detailed forecasts will be available closer to Thanksgiving through Climate Prediction Center and NWS offices.

The big picture

Major forecasters predict warmer Thanksgiving weather but uncertainty over polar vortex disrupts outlook.

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