Thanksgiving Travel: Storm systems crossing the U.S. could cause travel delays

DALLAS — While Texas will see up-and-down temperatures leading up to Thanksgiving, rain and significant weather look to stay out of the state.

So, travel in Texas – and especially North Texas – should be totally fine leading up to Thanksgiving and around the holiday.

A different story will unfold across the U.S. as multiple storm systems could affect travel plans nationwide. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect day-by-day:

• Rain systems affecting both the Pacific Northwest and Northeast corridors
• Snow moving through the Northern Rockies region
• Southeast experiencing dry conditions but cool temperatures
• Generally favorable travel conditions across the Southern Plains and Southwest

• Snow continuing across parts of the Rockies
• Rain persisting in the Pacific Northwest
• Dry conditions holding across most of the central United States
• Favorable travel weather throughout the Southeast and Gulf Coast

• Snow pushing into the Upper Midwest and Northern Great Lakes
• Rain developing across the Ohio Valley region
• Active weather continuing along the West Coast
• Southern routes remaining mostly clear and favorable for travel

• Expanding snow coverage across the Rockies
• Rain affecting both the Pacific Northwest and parts of the Northeast
• Storm system bringing precipitation to the Great Lakes region
• Southern routes continuing to offer the most reliable travel conditions

• Snow across the Northern Rockies and Upper Midwest
• Rain system through the Southeast
• Winter weather concerns around the Great Lakes
• West Coast drying out and calming down

• Ongoing snow in the northern states
• Widespread rain across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic
• Winter weather around the Great Lakes region
• Generally favorable conditions in the Southwest

• Significant cold in the northern Plains
• Snow impacts around the Great Lakes
• Rain along the East Coast
• Improved conditions in the Southeast

• Southern routes consistently offer the most reliable conditions throughout the week
• Early morning flights likely to see fewer cascading delays
• Saturday and Sunday showing generally better conditions than the peak Wednesday travel day

• Major northern hubs (Chicago, Minneapolis) may see winter weather impacts depending on the day
• East and West coastal hubs facing rain-related delays
• Southern hubs generally more reliable
• Build in extra connection time at any northern hub airports