STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As the autumn chill finally fills the air across New York state, many will begin to think about the upcoming holidays.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the weather can play an outsized role in plans, as the holiday is frequently among the busiest for travel each year.
Recently, the Old Farmer’s Almanac (not to be confused with the Farmer’s Almanac) issued a Thanksgiving forecast which varies wildly across New York state.
According to the almanac, areas of the state closest to the Great Lakes are in store for cool and chilly weather on turkey day. The Southern Tier of the state, in contrast, will likely be warm and sunny.
The eastern half of the state, including New York City, the Hudson Valley, Capital Region and North Country, are set to see mild weather with some showers, the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts.
Far northern parts of the state could even see some snow, the forecast warns.
In contrast, long-range forecasts from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center show temperatures in New York state could be warmer than usual for Thanksgiving weekend.
According to the forecast, the northern part of New York has a 60-70% likelihood of seeing above-normal temperatures between Nov. 21 and Dec. 4.
The remaining parts of New York state have a 50-60% chance of above normal temperatures during the same time, the NWS predicts.