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Blizzard Conditions Are Forecast Across Parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Great Lakes

In the north-central U.S., a strong storm will continue to bring heavy snow and gusty to high winds over parts of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest tonight before moving across the Great Lakes with heavy lake effect snow Wednesday into Thanksgiving Day. Isolated severe thunderstorms are likely across parts of the Southeast/Deep South, mainly this evening into early tonight. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 4:08:47 pm CST

A pattern change is expected this weekend and into the first week of December. Below normal temperatures are favored with precipitation chances possible. There is still some uncertainty in timing of the cold air mass, which will play a key role in the precipitation types this weekend and into early next week, which may impact holiday travel plans.
The skies will be sunny on Thanksgiving day with a light south to southeast wind and seasonable temperatures. Highs are expected to range from the mid 50s to lower 60s across the area.
Turning cooler mid-week and continuing through the week. Increasing precipitation chances into Thanksgiving weekend and early next week.

Local Weather History For November 25th...
On this date in 1993, widespread freezing rain and sleet occurred
during the morning and afternoon hours over much of western north
Texas. Hazardous roads resulted in several accidents, a few injuries,
and unfortunately, one fatality in a car accident in Bellevue.

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