Will it snow on Thanksgiving? Here's the holiday weather forecast across the US
Thanksgiving Day 2024 is celebrated on Thursday, November 28. Will it snow on Thanksgiving? We share the weather forecast with you.
Thanksgiving Day is approaching. For years, Thanksgiving Day was celebrated on different days. It wasn’t until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday in November as National Thanksgiving Day.
However, it took 78 years for Congress to finally decree this day as a legal holiday and institute it on the fourth Thursday of November. Taking this into account, this 2024, Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on November 28.
Will it snow on Thanksgiving? Here’s the weather forecast
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has shared a map showing what weather families will face on Thanksgiving Day in the United States. The forecast suggests a warmer-than-normal fall for most of the country.
According to the map, people living in the middle of the country, in states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, as well as northern Texas and Oklahoma, will see warmer temperatures.
Meanwhile, some rain is expected in southern Texas and the southeast of the country. In the southwest, dry and sunny weather will be expected, including in California and Arizona. Meanwhile, in the northwest of the country, rain is also forecast during the week of Thanksgiving.
As for places that will see slightly more wintry weather, the Rocky Mountains and other northern areas may see snowfall.
Thanksgiving Day: Are banks, post offices and supermarkets open?
Because the United States government recognizes Thanksgiving Day as an official holiday, government offices, banks, schools, the stock exchange, post offices, as well as some private sector businesses are closed.
On the other hand, on Thanksgiving Day, most major supermarkets, including Walmart and Costco, operate on shorter hours or close their stores, so we recommend you do your shopping in advance.
As for restaurants and food options, most remain open on Thanksgiving Day, and offer special menus for the holiday. However, certain establishments choose to close, so we recommend checking with your nearest restaurant to make sure of their hours.