Thanksgiving Week Forecast -- Still Waiting For A Storm

Happy Thanksgiving Week! We made it. And with this late Thanksgiving date this year, before we know we'll be on Holiday break for December. Time will fly because we'll be having fun.

This year there are 17 school days between Thanksgiving break and the December holiday break. And this means 17 chances for a snow day.

Unfortunately, the outlook for the first week of December is not that inspiring, but we'll get to the long-range forecast in a minute.

First, what can we expect for our Turkey Day week? After a good dousing of rain Tuesday night (close to half an inch), things will really warm up on Wednesday with highs in the upper 50s. It will still be gloomy, and it will also be very blustery. We could see some more rain Wednesday evening, but temps will return to more normal levels for this time of year on Thursday and gradually work their way down to the 30s for the weekend. 

Thanksgiving Day does look dry so everyone should be able to get outside for their pre-feasting exercise.

If you want snow this week, head west! This snow forecast is through Friday morning.

Locations west of here will see plenty of snow at the end of the week. We in the Berkshires might see a few lake effect flakes on Friday but otherwise we'll stay dry.  Over the weekend low temps at night time will be in the mid-20s, which will allow for plenty of snow-making at your favorite local ski facility.

We will have rain to end the long weekend and then winter sets in for the first week of December. High temps that week will be around freezing, and waiting at the bus stop will be slightly uncomfortable as each day will start with the mercury around 20 degrees.

Unfortunately, we are not seeing any bursts of precipitation during the cold(ish) snap in early December. Sunny skies will prevail for the first part of the week. 

So enjoy your time off this week, and keep thinking snowy thoughts for December!