Snowy Thanksgiving Shaping Up Across Iowa and Beyond
What’s Thanksgiving in the Midwest without a little weather drama, right? And this year, it sounds like Mother Nature is preparing quite a show. Long-range forecasts are pointing toward a stormy holiday week, with Iowa and several northern states getting a real taste of winter—possibly earlier and stronger than some travelers would like.
So, let’s walk through what’s being projected right now.
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According to early forecasts, Iowa is expected to see snow during the week of Thanksgiving. The system is predicted to start as rain across most of the state before colder air sweeps in, shifting everything over to snow. AccuWeather meteorologists say several inches are likely, especially in northwest Iowa, though it’s still too early to confirm whether totals could reach double digits. What is clear is that temperatures will drop significantly by Thanksgiving Day and into Friday, and gusty winds could make things feel even colder.
Because of those winds, conversation has naturally turned to the big question: Could this become a blizzard? Technically, a storm becomes a blizzard only if strong winds—35 mph or more—combine with falling or blowing snow to reduce visibility to under a quarter mile for at least three hours. It’s too soon to say whether those exact conditions will develop, but meteorologists aren’t ruling it out. Travelers should be prepared just in case, since visibility issues and blowing, fluffy snow could easily disrupt roads and flights.
Beyond the snow itself, temperatures in Iowa are expected to run 6 to 10 degrees below normal. In Des Moines, where late-November highs usually sit around 41 degrees, the holiday could instead bring highs near freezing and overnight lows dipping into the mid-teens. Spotty power outages are possible due to the combination of cold, wind, and snow.
Zooming out to the national picture, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is also forecasting Thanksgiving week snow in several northern regions. Northern New England, the Upper Midwest, and high-elevation areas in the Rocky Mountains are all flagged for potential flurries or light accumulations that could affect travel. In parts of the Great Lakes and New England, lake-effect snow showers may join the mix as a powerful cold front sweeps east and drags gusty winds along with it.
Meanwhile, most of the East Coast, South, and Southwest are expected to enjoy mild or warm conditions. The Pacific Northwest, however, could see plenty of rain rather than snow, making for slick roads and soggy commutes.
As always with long-range forecasts, these outlooks are meant for planning—not precise timing. But the trend is clear: Thanksgiving week is shaping up to be active, cold, and potentially messy across parts of the country. Anyone traveling through the Upper Midwest, Rockies, or northern New England may want to keep an eye on updates as the holiday approaches.
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