The Farmers’ Almanac forecast for this Thanksgiving. Here’s what to know

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Keller, E. (2026, October 20). The Farmers’ Almanac forecast for this Thanksgiving. Here’s what to know. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/farmers-almanac-thanksgiving-2026-forecast-b3069950.html

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The Independent · collected 2026-10-20 · by Erin Keller

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The Farmers’ Almanac predicts varied weather for Thanksgiving, with cool, mostly fair conditions in the Northeast, while the Midwest might see scattered snow showers or flurries. The publication forecasts milder temperatures in the Southeast and rain in parts of the Pacific Northwest, with no major nationwide storm expected to impact travel significantly during the holiday week.
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The Farmers' Almanac, first published in 1818, predicts mild weather conditions for Thanksgiving in the Southeast but warns of snow showers in the Midwest, rain in the Pacific Northwest, and cooler temperatures across parts of the West. This year, Thanksgiving falls on November 26, and while a major storm is not expected to dominate the holiday week, travel could still be challenging due to these varied weather conditions. The Almanac uses a proprietary formula that factors in planetary positions, tides, and sunspots for forecasts up to 16 months ahead.

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Erin Keller
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First published in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac issues forecasts up to 16 months in advance, using a proprietary formula that considers planetary positions, tides and sunspots.
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🔮 Log in Americans traveling for Thanksgiving could face snow showers in the Midwest, rain in the Pacific Northwest and cooler temperatures across parts of the West, while the Southeast is expected to see milder weather, according to The Farmers’ Almanac.

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Log in Americans traveling for Thanksgiving could face snow showers in the Midwest, rain in the Pacific Northwest and cooler temperatures across parts of the West, while the Southeast is expected to see milder weather, according to The Farmers’ Almanac. uncertain
Southeast → log → Almanac
Its November 23-26 outlook suggests typical late-fall conditions, with no major nationwide storm expected to dominate the holiday week. uncertain
storm → suggest → week
“Taken together, it does not look like a major nationwide storm will dominate the week,” the Farmers’ Almanac said in its October 19 forecast. asserted
Almanac → take → forecast
Thanksgiving falls on November 26 this year, when millions of Americans are expected to travel to celebrate with family and friends. asserted
millions → fall → family
Rain, snow and chilly temperatures could still make travel tricky in some areas, even if a major storm isn’t in the forecast. uncertain
storm → make → forecast
First published in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac issues forecasts up to 16 months in advance, using a proprietary formula that considers planetary positions, tides and sunspots. asserted
that → publish → positions
The publication also offers seasonal advice, gardening and fishing calendars, home remedies and lifestyle tips. asserted
publication → offer → advice
Here’s what the Farmers’ Almanac predicts for each region for Thanksgiving: asserted
Almanac → ’ → Thanksgiving
The Northeast is expected to see cool, mostly fair weather over Thanksgiving, with a chance of light snow flurries in northern areas and higher elevations. asserted
Northeast → expect → areas
Overall, conditions look favorable for holiday travel. asserted
conditions → look → travel
The region includes New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Midwest The Great Lakes and Ohio Valley region could see colder, more winter-like weather over Thanksgiving, with scattered snow showers or flurries possible across Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and Wisconsin. uncertain
showers → include → Ohio
Although no major winter storm is currently expected, localized snowfall could slow holiday travel and create slippery road conditions in affected areas. uncertain
snowfall → expect → areas
More follows asserted
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