The Farmers’ Almanac forecast for this Thanksgiving it out. Here’s what to know

Americans traveling for Thanksgiving could face snow showers in the Midwest, rain in the Pacific Northwest and cooler temperatures across parts of the West, while the Southeast is expected to see milder weather, according to The Farmers’ Almanac.Its November 23-26 outlook suggests typical late-fall conditions, with no major nationwide storm expected to dominate the holiday week.“Taken together, it does not look like a major nationwide storm will dominate the week,” the Farmers’ Almanac said in its October 19 forecast.Thanksgiving falls on November 26 this year, when millions of Americans are expected to travel to celebrate with family and friends. Rain, snow and chilly temperatures could still make travel tricky in some areas, even if a major storm isn’t in the forecast.First published in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac issues forecasts up to 16 months in advance, using a proprietary formula that considers planetary positions, tides and sunspots. The publication also offers seasonal advice, gardening and fishing calendars, home remedies and lifestyle tips.Thanksgiving travelers could face Midwest snow, Pacific Northwest rain and cooler weather in the West, while the Southeast is expected to stay milder, according to the Farmers’ Almanac (AFP/Getty)Here’s what the Farmers’ Almanac predicts for each region for Thanksgiving:Northeast and New EnglandThe Northeast is expected to see cool, mostly fair weather over Thanksgiving, with a chance of light snow flurries in northern areas and higher elevations. Overall, conditions look favorable for holiday travel. The region includes New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C.Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and MidwestThe Great Lakes and Ohio Valley region could see colder, more winter-like weather over Thanksgiving, with scattered snow showers or flurries possible across Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and Wisconsin. Although no major winter storm is currently expected, localized snowfall could slow holiday travel and create slippery road conditions in affected areas.SoutheastThe Southeast is expected to see mild, mostly dry weather and plenty of sunshine over Thanksgiving week, with conditions favorable for outdoor celebrations, football and road trips. The forecast covers Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida.The Farmers’ Almanac issues forecasts up to 16 months in advance, using a proprietary formula that considers planetary positions, tides and sunspots (The Farmers’ Almanac)North CentralThe northern Plains and Rocky Mountains are expected to see cold, late-November weather over Thanksgiving, with light snow possible in parts of the northern Plains and higher elevations of the Rockies. The region includes Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. Even without a major storm, snow and freezing temperatures could make driving tricky in some areas.South CentralThe South Central region is expected to see typical late-November weather over Thanksgiving, with inland areas potentially feeling cooler and higher elevations and western areas seeing lower temperatures. No widespread storms are expected in the current outlook. The region includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico.NorthwestThe Pacific Northwest could see its usual late-fall rain over Thanksgiving, making roads wet and potentially slowing down drivers in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Drivers hitting the road should check conditions before leaving and give themselves a little extra time in case the rain causes delays.SouthwestThe Southwest could see a mix of weather over Thanksgiving, with cooler temperatures overall, rain possible in Northern California and light snow in some mountain areas. The forecast covers California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona. Travelers should be prepared for changing conditions, especially if driving through the mountains, where snow could make roads more difficult to navigate.