Holiday Weekend Weather: Tracking Rain and Wind for Thanksgiving Travel

Holiday Weekend Weather Outlook

• 🦃 Most of the holiday weekend is expected to be clear, ideal for outdoor plans like tree decorating or setting up holiday lights.
• ⚠️ The only exception is Sunday afternoon and evening, when showers could begin to move back into the area.

Saturday's Cold and Windy Conditions

• ❄️ A system producing lake-effect snow in the Midwest is expected to pivot closer to the area, bringing wind energy.
• 💨 Expect gusty winds on Saturday, with top gusts reaching 30 to 45 mph.
• 🥶 Temperatures will be cold, with wind chills in the 20s and 30s, so layering is essential for shoppers.
• 🌨️ There's a slight possibility of quick snow bands or flurry action in the northern and western parts of the city, particularly for the Catskills.

Travel Disruptions Post-Thanksgiving

• ✈️ Growing confidence suggests that travel after Thanksgiving could be difficult, especially in the middle of the country.
• ❗ Airports in Minneapolis and Chicago (O'Hare, Midway) are likely to experience delays or cancellations on Saturday afternoon.
• 🚗 The disruptions are expected to shift east, impacting the Ohio Valley and Detroit before reaching the tri-state area by Sunday afternoon.

Mid-Week Weather Possibilities

• 🌧️ A line of rain is anticipated for Sunday afternoon.
• ❄️ Another system follows, bringing a rain, snow, or mix possibility into Tuesday and Wednesday.