Could There Be Travel Issues Leading Up To Thanksgiving? – National Weather Outlook For November 20, 2023

by | Nov 20, 2023 | Weather

National Weather Forecast

Attention turns to the center of the nation on Monday, as a system working eastward will spread showers and thunderstorms from the Plains to the Appalachians. On the north and west sides, snow and/or a mix of precipitation will be possible.

Heavier rain (possibly totaling up to 3”) will be possible through the first part of the week in the Deep South and parts of the Appalachians.

Most of the snow in the western United States will have fallen through Monday morning – where between Sunday and Monday several inches will be possible.

Looking ahead toward the important travel day of Wednesday, we could watch some interruptions at airports in the eastern United States (especially the Northeast hubs) due to a system moving through the region. Rain could also impact Seattle and Portland.

On Thanksgiving, the main story will be a system in the northern Rockies bringing rain and snow chances. Most of the rest of the nation will see quiet weather.

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