Here’s What the Old Farmer’s Almanac Says About Thanksgiving Travel Conditions for Utah

If you have a choice for where you go for Thanksgiving this year, choose the relatives that live in the Midwest. A visit to the west coast or other mountain states could send you into a travel nightmare. 

Middle of the Country Could Avoid Winter Extremes 

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been providing information about weather since 1792. This year's addition includes a rundown of what to expect across the nation when people head out for Thanksgiving. 

The places you would expect to have weather are predicted to get it. Alaska, Montana, and New York might be sketchy, but you could have guessed that without a long-term weather report. 

What you might not see coming is mild temperatures in the upper Midwest, and the heartland will be unseasonably warm with plenty of sunshine. If it has been a while since you saw Uncle Chet in Nebraska, this may be the year. 

Here’s What the Almanac Predicts for Utah 

The Almanac says there will be a good chance of rain and snow across the mountain west, even dipping down to the southern corner of Utah. This really isn’t too big of a surprise for people who make the beehive state home. 

Read More: It’s Now a La Niña Year And Here’s What It Means for Utah Weather

If you are making plans for holiday travel, it doesn’t hurt to start tracking the weather patterns for the country. It would also be good if the government is up and running, and the airports aren’t jammed up for the busiest travel time of the year.