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As holiday travel ramps up, weather conditions are rapidly shifting across North America. A powerful combination is emerging: cold Arctic air descending from western Canada, and a developing storm system set to spread from the northern Plains into the Upper Midwest. This dynamic is being driven by a weakening polar circulation aloft and an already active winter pattern\u2014meaning this Thanksgiving may be one of the more unsettled in recent years.<\/p>\n
Tuesday into Wednesday<\/strong>: A developing low\u2010pressure system will move northeast from the central Plains into Minnesota and Wisconsin. It will pull cold air behind it and wrap in moisture from the Great Lakes region. For travellers heading into this region or through it, consider leaving extra time, checking road conditions, and being prepared for winter\u2010road challenges.<\/p>\n By Thanksgiving Day, cold air surging in will bring highs only in the 30s (\u00b0F)<\/strong> in many areas around the Great Lakes. Wind chill values may dip into the teens. While the heaviest snow threat sits further north, the central and southern U.S. are not spared:<\/p>\n Holiday travel through this region will face two hazards: precipitation\/icing<\/strong> and cold\u2010air surges.<\/p>\n Behind the advancing cold, western Canada will see the build-up of a colder air mass, which for early\u2010winter standards is significant. Travel to mountain resorts and through high passes in the Rockies should anticipate early winter\u2010type conditions<\/strong>: snow on elevated routes, slick roads, and gusty winds. Thanksgiving 2025 is shaping up as more than just a typical holiday weekend\u2014it\u2019s likely a weather turning point<\/strong>. With a strong Arctic push meeting a low pressure system, a broad swath of North America is at risk of encountering winter\u2019s first meaningful outbreak<\/strong>. If you\u2019re traveling, plan ahead, monitor forecasts, and factor in extra time for weather\u2010related disruption.<\/p>\n Safe travels, and stay alert to the changing skies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Thanksgiving 2025 is shaping up as more than just a typical holiday weekend\u2014it\u2019s likely a weather turning point. 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\nImpacts expected<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n
Great Lakes & Interior Northeast<\/h3>\n
\nSnow drift concerns<\/strong>: In zones where lake\u2010effect bands develop (especially downwind of Lake Michigan and Lake Erie), brief but intense bursts of snow and gusting winds may create patchy white\u2010out conditions on key routes.
\nIf your plans will take you across I-90, I-94 or I-80 corridors, keep a sharp eye on evolving conditions.<\/p>\nCentral & Southern U.S. (Plains into Texas and the Southeast)<\/h3>\n
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Western Canada & Northern U.S. Rockies<\/h3>\n
\nThose headed to ski destinations or mountain towns this holiday week are advised to check high\u2010mountain forecasts and drive prepared for winter tyres or chains.<\/p>\nKey Takeaways for Holiday Travellers<\/h3>\n
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