Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Thanksgiving Travel: Winter Storms to Impact Millions of Americans
Thanksgiving is coming up, and many people will travel to see their families.
However, some parts of the country might have storms, rain, and snow, which could make traveling difficult.
Weather services are warning people about these storms so they can plan their trips carefully.
Millions of Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving
Winter storms, rain, and snowfall may impact travel plans
National Weather Service predicts storms shifting east through Thursday and Friday
Slight risk of excessive rainfall in Southwest and Texas, light snow in mountain regions
Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in Southern Plains and Middle/Lower Mississippi Valley on Thursday
- Who
- Millions of Americans
- What
- Travel for Thanksgiving
- When
- Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27
- Where
- Various parts of the United States, particularly the Southwest, Central US, and Southern Plains
- Why
- To meet family and loved ones for the Thanksgiving holiday
Travelers
Weather Services
Travel Plans
Travelers
Eager to meet family for Thanksgiving
Weather Services
Warned about potential travel disruptions due to storms
- First Thanksgiving
- Celebrated in 1621 by Pilgrims and Native Americans
- Thanksgiving Date
- Fourth Thursday of November
- Primary Storm Movement
- East through Thursday, another Pacific storm pivots over the region on Friday through the weekend
- Expected Weather
- Widespread low elevation rain and high elevation snow showers
- Affected Regions
- Southwest US, Central US, Southern Plains, Middle/Lower Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley, Central Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic/Northeast
Sources
Thanksgiving weather forecast: Will storms, snow affect holiday travel plans? Here is the outlook
Major winter blast expected in US? Polar vortex pattern shift shift signals sudden weather change - What to expect?
