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:
Saturday
- Rain systems affecting both the Pacific Northwest and Northeast corridors
- Snow moving through the Northern Rockies region
- Southeast experiencing dry conditions but cool temperatures
- Generally favorable travel conditions across the Southern Plains and Southwest
Sunday
- Snow continuing across parts of the Rockies
- Rain persisting in the Pacific Northwest
- Dry conditions holding across most of the central United States
- Favorable travel weather throughout the Southeast and Gulf Coast
Monday
- Snow pushing into the Upper Midwest and Northern Great Lakes
- Rain developing across the Ohio Valley region
- Active weather continuing along the West Coast
- Southern routes remaining mostly clear and favorable for travel
Tuesday
- Expanding snow coverage across the Rockies
- Rain affecting both the Pacific Northwest 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 Upper Midwest
- Rain system through the Southeast
- Winter weather concerns around the Great Lakes
- 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 Southwest
Friday
- Significant cold in the northern Plains
- Snow impacts around the Great Lakes
- Rain along the East Coast
- Improved conditions in the Southeast
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