DALLAS — While Texas will see up-and-down temperatures leading up to Thanksgiving, rain and significant weather look to stay out of the state.
So, travel in Texas – and especially North Texas – should be totally fine leading up to Thanksgiving and around the holiday.
A different story will unfold across the U.S. as multiple storm systems could affect travel plans nationwide. Here's a breakdown of what to expect day-by-day:
Tuesday
- Expanding snow coverage across the Rockies
- Rain affecting both the West Coast and parts of the Northeast
- Storm system bringing precipitation to the Great Lakes region
- Southern routes continuing to offer the most reliable travel conditions
Wednesday (Day Before Thanksgiving)
- Snow across the Northern Rockies and Great Lakes
- Rain system in the Southeast
- West Coast drying out and calming down
Thanksgiving Day
- Ongoing snow in the northern states
- Widespread rain across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic
- Winter weather around the Great Lakes region
- Generally favorable conditions in the West and Southwest
Friday
- Significant cold in the northern Plains
- Snow impacts around the Great Lakes
- Rain moving out of the East Coast
- Improved conditions in the Southeast
Saturday
- Snow continuing across parts of the Midwest and New England
- Dry in the Pacific Northwest
- Favorable travel weather throughout the Southeast, Southwest, and Gulf Coast
Sunday
- Snow continuing across parts Great Lakes
- Most of the country will be dry
Travel Strategy Recommendations
Best Travel Windows
- Southern routes consistently offer the most reliable conditions throughout the week
- Early morning flights likely to see fewer cascading delays
- Saturday and Sunday showing generally better conditions than the peak Wednesday travel day
Airport Hub Considerations
- Major northern hubs (Chicago, Minneapolis) may see winter weather impacts depending on the day
- East and West coastal hubs facing rain-related delays
- Southern hubs generally more reliable
- Build in extra connection time at any northern hub airports
