Old Farmer’s Almanac Thanksgiving Weather Prediction: Cold with a Chance of Snow in the West and Northeast
The Old Farmer’s Almanac annual Thanksgiving forecast. Could we see snow? | Photo Credit: Old Farmer’s Almanac
Thanksgiving is a time for celebration, but it’s not just about the food, football, and family time. For many ski resorts across the United States, Thanksgiving signals the start of the season (or at least the projected start). But will there be snow?
With it only being the end of Fall, these openings are very much weather-dependent. Fortunately, the Old Farmer’s Almanac has just released its predictions for the week of Thanksgiving, giving us a little insight into how the weather might be around that time.
Big Sky is set to open on November 26, just in time to welcome some Thanksgiving snow. | Photo Credit: Big Sky
For the vast majority of the West and Northeast, it’s looking wet and cold. The best chances for snow will be in the Intermountain West, New England, and the Cascades.
Even if resorts don’t get natural snowfall, temperatures should be good enough to make their own.
Stratton Mountain is projected to open on November 26. | Photo Credit: Stratton Facebook
The Mid-Atlantic and Midwest are less certain with varied temperatures and precipitation across both regions. The best chances of snowfall will be in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Resorts in the Poconos and the Alleghenies in Pennsylvania should have the opportunity to make some snow with colder-than-normal temperatures.
Tyrol Basin, WI, is projected to open Friday, November 28. | Photo Credit: Tyrol Basin Facebook
The Southeast and southern Appalachians are expected to have warmer-than-average weather. Unfortunately, this could hinder snowmaking abilities for Sugar Mountain and Cataloochee, which are usually the first resorts to open in the region.
Whether you’re hoping this forecast is accurate or not, remember to take this information with a grain of salt. Long-term forecasts can be hard to predict accurately. If you would like to check out the full forecast, check out the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Cataloochee is projected to open on November 28 and would welcome some Thanksgiving snow. | Photo Credit: Cataloochee
