Snow May Impact Thanksgiving Travel Plans In CT, Forecasters Say

Connecticut has experienced almost no precipitation for the past few months up until Thursday’s rain and snow storm, but that is forecast to change during the busiest travel time of the year.

Accuweather.com said Friday that a new storm could bring “accumulating snow” to parts of the northeast on Thanksgiving and Black Friday but if the storm tracks further south then the northeast would see a “less intense storm” with some lighter rain and snow possible, according to forecasters.

Of course, no specific predictions have been made this far out, but if you’re planning to travel around Thanksgiving, it’s something to keep an eye on. Currently, Accuweather.com predicts Connecticut will see snow showers on Thanksgiving Day along with chilly temperatures.

“A storm has the potential to snarl transit for those even traveling locally across portions of the Midwest and Northeast on Thanksgiving Day, even those chasing Black Friday deals could contend with travel challenges,” said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tyler Roys. (Read more at Accuweather.com.)

WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said the holiday week will begin with sunshine and temperatures in the mid 50s on Monday. Some rain showers are possible Tuesday morning and then more sun later on Tuesday with temperatures in the mid 50s again.

“Wednesday, one of the busier travel days of the year, is looking dry and bright. However, it will be cooler (seasonably so) with highs between 45 and 50. Thanksgiving Thursday, for now (and this is a timeframe of interest), features a chance for scattered rain/snow showers with highs in the mid-40s,” WFSB 3 TV meteorologists said. (Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

And as of right, the National Weather Service says this regarding northern Connecticut on Thursday and Friday.

We’ll continue to provide updates as we get closer to Thanksgiving. (Sign up for free Patch news alerts and daily newsletters.)