The Farmer’s Almanac first predicted the weather for this Thanksgiving months ago, but they’re at it again now that the holiday is almost here. In the early November forecast from the Farmer’s Almanac, they said to expect a “mild” Thanksgiving, and while that’s still the case for much of the U.S., it does differ depending on where you live.
The weather for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas matter a lot, because both holidays bring a ton of holiday travel. So, knowing what weather to expect can really help plan ahead and ensure you arrive safely at your destination. The AAA hasn’t released their outlook for 2025 Thanksgiving travel, but last year, AAA projected that 79.9 million travelers would travel 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period.
Thanksgiving Week Forecast for Pennsylvania
Thanksgiving week 2025 will offer up a “patchwork” of weather in the United States, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s official weather forecast, with the East enjoying a lot of sunshine and the West getting rain. “Snow is limited to a few northern spots—northern New England, the Upper Midwest, the higher elevations in the Intermountain West, and Alaska—where flurries could affect travel,” the Farmer’s Almanac adds.
Another trend is that temperatures will “vary widely,” with the warmup being around Texas, the Desert Southwest and the Deep South. Those in New England, the High Plains and the Western U.S. will be getting cooler temperatures than normal. As for precipitation, the West Cost will be getting the wettest conditions, according to the Almanac’s research, with the heaviest rain being in the southern Pacific Northwest, California and Nevada. They also predicted isolated showers in the Desert Southwest and southern Texas, plus some “brief” rain in the Ohio Valley and Heartland.
As for our area, the Almanac says to “bundle up” because it’s going to be “colder than average.” They add, “Northern New England may see some snowflakes, while southern areas enjoy a crisp, sunny Thanksgiving. Good news for morning parades and holiday walks, but drivers up north should be prepared.”
So, there’s the Farmer’s Almanac’s forecast for Thanksgiving week. As for how accurate the Farmer’s Almanac is, according to the publication, the Old Farmer’s Almanac makes its famous predictions by “comparing solar patterns and historical weather conditions with current solar activity.” They add that their “results are often very close to our traditional claim of 80 percent.” Plus, since the holiday is coming up soon, their latest predictions are even more accurate than their earlier ones.
Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.