Thanksgiving national forecast: Tracking the good, bad and ugly weather across America
Thanksgiving travel could be snarled across the Great Lakes Snowbelt, as the FOX Forecast Center tracks what it expects to be the most significant lake-effect snow event of the season lasting through Thanksgiving Day and into Black Friday.
First look at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade outlook
PARADE OUTLOOK🦃: Weather is holding up for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, with no rain or wind concerns. FOX Weather Meteorologist Adam Klotz is outside getting a closer look, as parade goers have traveled from all over to be there. Hear about all their excitement:
The holiday season is finally here, with some regions across the U.S. impacted by a powerful lake-effect snowstorm, and an arctic blast will unleash bitter temperatures today.
Check out the national look through for Thanksgiving Day and what to expect weather-wise across the country.
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While portions of the Northeast experience clearer skies, with little to no scattered showers, the nasty weather conditions continue in the Northern Tier.
Blizzard Warnings are in place across portions of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, coastal Minnesota and Wisconsin counties, bringing Lake-Effect Snow Warnings to areas close to Lake Erie.
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Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and western New York could also potentially receive over a foot of snow downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario.
According to the FOX Weather Center, travel headaches could ensue as a result of the storm.
Passengers wait for their flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on November 22, 2024, ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)
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Some portions of the Northeast will be dryer, including Boston, Philadelphia and New York City.
Locations such as Chicago, Milwaukee, and Detroit could experience 40–50 mph winds, with Chicago, potentially reaching 60 mph likely causing delays at airports for holiday travelers.
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES - 2018/11/22: The Pikachu balloon seen during the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
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Those attending the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade have clear skies and a slight breeze, perfect for visitors to the Big Apple.
Over 100 million Americans will experience temperatures below 32 degrees throughout the holiday week.
This means people in the region should bundle up and dress warm for any post-dinner walks after stuffing their faces for the holiday.