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Thanksgiving Turns Colder and Windier Across Much of the U.S. as Weekend Storm Looms

Forecasters now focus on a late‑weekend system bringing Gulf Coast rain plus a risk of Midwest–Northeast snow, with travel timing still uncertain.

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Chief meteorologist Jay Cardosi talks about the cold weather that will "win out" for the remainder of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend
Thanksgiving Day looks to be mostly sunny with temperatures in the mid-40s and breezy.

Overview

  • Reinforcing Canadian air delivered a chill for the holiday, with widespread gusts near 30–40 mph and wind chills dipping into the teens and 20s in spots.
  • High pressure is keeping many areas dry and brighter despite the cold, while lake‑effect bands continue near the Great Lakes and some locales post wind advisories.
  • South Florida beaches face rough surf and rip currents through Sunday as winds increase behind the front, with small craft hazards expanding over area waters.
  • Rain chances rise late Saturday into Sunday across the Gulf Coast and southern states, with forecasters eyeing 1 to 2 inches around southeast Louisiana and the potential for thunderstorms in Southeast Texas.
  • Accumulating snow becomes possible Saturday night into Sunday from parts of the Midwest into the Northeast, raising the risk of travel disruptions as exact track and totals remain model‑dependent.