the week of Thanksgiving Day From 2025 It is expected to be one of the most complex periods of the year for those planning to travel across the United States. The first signs predict a A scenario with several storm systems and snow spells in the northern sectors and Continuous rain in the west. Although the forecast still has some uncertainties, the advance of two or even three disturbances will increase the chances of delays, dangerous routes and sudden changes in the plans of millions of travelers.
Initial analysis of Accuweather described A week with a more unstable pattern than usualIt is characterized by the presence of At least two major storms and a possible third storm.
Meteorologists explained that the first of these systems will form… Energy is currently moving toward California from the southern Aleutians.
The path of this disturbance will follow the path it leads to Crossing Texas between Monday and Tuesday Of the festive week.
In that initial extension, Large amounts of snow are not expected to fall Because the cold air will remain confined to Canada.
but, The system’s movement will generate rain in Texas and South Central between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Storms and potential for severe storms in southern Lone Star State It can block the roads And regional airports Exactly during the first mass movements of people.
Meanwhile, Second systemEven more mysterious and perhaps stronger, It will advance from the Pacific Ocean.
AccuWeather confirmed the disturbance It is not clearly represented on maps yetBut it follows a path that starts around China before reaching the West Coast during Wednesday.
According to the interpretation of the European model. An additional piece of energy coming in from the south will allow a deeper depression to formable to drive a Major snow storm in the Dakotas and Minnesota Between Friday and Saturday.
In contrast, the US model suggests a faster move towards the northeast, with a greater emphasis on low temperatures. to
The uncertainty between both instruments keeps the range of possible scenarios open, although both agree that the upper Midwest will see wintry conditions midweek.
Forecasters Accuweather They stressed that The sectors highlighted in red on your initial chart – which includes From California to the Northeast– Will be vulnerable to interruptions.
Specifically, Wednesday and Thursday can take Snow from the Dakotas to areas near the Great LakesIn addition to rainfall in the main corridors of the North American country.
Areas with more complex conditions coincide with areas where there has traditionally been greater vehicle traffic and flights.
In practice,Delays will be exacerbated by three factors: Wet roads In the Mid-South and Texas, Possibility of snowfall Which leads to reduced visibility in the north and Storm pattern Which shows no signs of weakness.
Thanksgiving travel map, created by Old Farmer’s Almanac Offers A look broken down by region. and
His post anticipates a mosaic of positions: while The east will generally have clearer skies, The west will see widespread rainfall.
It also indicates that snow It will focus on very specific regions: the North New Englandhe Upper Midwestelevated sectors of Intermountain West And parts of Alaska.
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