With a month to go before Thanksgiving, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting mild weather for Michiganders who plan to travel to see family or friends.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s Thanksgiving 2025 Travel Weather Map provides travelers the outlooks for Michigan, as well as for regions across the country.
Nationally, forecasters suggest that Thanksgiving week will see “a patchwork of weather across the U.S.” with limited snow in northern parts of the country, sun in most of the East and rain in the West.
The almanac cautions travelers that the forecast can be used for to prepare for holiday travel, but they should check local conditions closer to departure.
“They’re perfect for planning, but not a substitute for daily local forecasts,” the Almanac said.
AAA said nearly 80 million people traveled more than 50 miles from home during the holiday travel period in 2024, with the vast majority driving.
Here’s more on weather predictions for Thanksgiving Week 2025 in Michigan.
The holiday week trends warmer in the lower Great Lakes area, the Almanac said, with plenty of sunshine and no rain or snow.
“Expect smooth travel across the region — whether you’re navigating highways or heading out for a post-feast walk,” the Almanac said.
In the upper Midwest, temperatures will be on the mild side as well.
“But don’t be fooled — occasional snow flurries could slick up roads and cut visibility. Most of the week stays calm, but travelers should keep an eye out for quick wintry bursts,” the Almanac said.
The East Coast will see sunshine, but rainy conditions are likely in the West.
Snow is limited to a few northern spots: northern New England, the Upper Midwest, the higher elevations in the Intermountain West, and Alaska.
The West Coast will experience the wettest conditions, with heavier rainfall in the southern Pacific Northwest and steady showers across California and Nevada.
Elsewhere, precipitation is scattered: the desert Southwest and southern Texas may see isolated showers, while the Ohio Valley and Heartland face brief rain later in the week.
Temperatures vary widely, the Almanac said. The warmest air will be over Texas, the desert Southwest, and the Deep South, while cooler-than-normal conditions are expected in New England, the High Plains, and much of the Western U.S.
On Oct. 16, the National Weather Service issued its temperature and precipitation outlook for the month of November, saying normal temperatures and normal precipitation amounts are expected, though the western Upper Peninsula has above-normal chances for rain or snow.
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