MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Thanksgiving is one of the most popular holidays to travel for, and of course, the weather can play a big part in those plans. If you’re not going far, and are staying around the Midwest this year, you shouldn’t have any major weather-related problems on the roads or in the skies.
The main weather feature this Thanksgiving will be a blast of cold, arctic air moving into the northern part of the country around and after Thursday. Most areas will see a significant drop in temperatures along with windy conditions adding to the chill factor.
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Southern Wisconsin
Clouds will dominate the forecast for most of southern Wisconsin later this week. Highs will be in the 30s for most on Wednesday and Thursday, but the cool air will rush in on Friday. If you plan to be out late Thursday night or early Friday morning, you’ll want to dress warm! Wind chills could be in the single digits on Friday morning, likely staying in the teens through the afternoon. High temperatures will remain in the 20s through the weekend.
Northeastern Wisconsin
Dry and mainly cloudy skies in the forecast, though there may be some breaks in th clouds on Thanksgiving. How far east you are will determine when the coldest air reaches you, but most areas will see temperatures drop from the 30s to the 20s from Thursday to Friday. Low temperatures will likely dip into the teens in some spots Thursday night. Clouds will thicken up for the weekend and temperatures will stay cool.
Western Wisconsin & Eastern Minnesota
A mix of clouds and sun in many places over the four-day stretch, with clouds becoming more likely over the weekend. Temperatures will be around 30° for most on Wednesday but will fall into the middle 20s for Thanksgiving. Thankfully winds won’t be too strong on Thursday, but they will get stronger on Friday as even colder air rushes in.
Highs will struggle to reach the 20° mark on Friday afternoon, with wind chills likely in the teens or colder. Lows on Friday night could dip into the single digits in some spots! The cold air continues into the weekend, though it does look like winds will lighten up a bit.
Eastern Iowa & Northern Illinois
There will be a chance for some light snow or rain showers in some areas on Wednesday, with temperatures around 40°. Most of Thursday should be mainly dry and quiet, with temperatures beginning to fall into the 30s. Temps continue to fall from there: reaching the teens early Friday and staying in the 20s during the afternoon. Winds will be a bit stronger, adding to the wind chill. Some cloudiness continues into the weekend with temperatures remaining in the mid and upper 20s.
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