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Thanksgiving Travel Disrupted by Major Storm Forecast

11/22/2025

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Storm Disrupts Thanksgiving Travel

A major storm system is forecast to affect travel nationwide during Thanksgiving, bringing rain and snow to various regions.
Rain is expected in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, potentially impacting travel.
Thanksgiving falls on November 27, 2025.
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts sunny weather for Thanksgiving and AccuWeather projects a high of 57°F.
Massachusetts Thanksgiving weather is forecast to be mild, with little chance of snow.

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Storms Disrupt Travel

Storms threaten Thanksgiving travel with rain and mountain snow ahead of the holiday.
The first storm will move from the southern Plains to the Northeast, with flash flooding in Texas and Oklahoma.
A second storm will follow, bringing rain from the southern Plains into the Midwest.
Cold air should lower temperatures below average in the northern United States by Thanksgiving.
Travelers should prepare for delays due to these weather conditions.

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Historical Context

The Halloween Blizzard of 1991, which struck from October 31 to November 4, brought record snowfall to the Upper Midwest, with Minneapolis receiving 8.2 inches on October 31 and Duluth accumulating 36.9 inches. This storm, influenced by the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo, highlights ongoing challenges in holiday travel, as similar weather patterns threaten Thanksgiving travel in 2025.

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Storm Disrupts Thanksgiving Travel

A major storm system is forecast to affect travel nationwide during Thanksgiving, bringing rain and snow to various regions.
Rain is expected in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, potentially impacting travel.
Thanksgiving falls on November 27, 2025.
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts sunny weather for Thanksgiving and AccuWeather projects a high of 57°F.
Massachusetts Thanksgiving weather is forecast to be mild, with little chance of snow.

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