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Connecticut Thanksgiving Weather Alert: Snow, Ice Possible Nov. 22-28
Hartford, CT – Connecticut residents preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel could encounter changing weather conditions during November 22 28, with rain, snow and potentially freezing rain
By Mason Reid · 2026-11-14T22:49:28.446Z
Hartford, CT – Connecticut residents preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel could encounter changing weather conditions during November 22 28, with rain, snow and potentially freezing rain remaining possibilities as the holiday period approaches.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's NOAA Climate Prediction Center, temperature and precipitation outlooks issued Saturday, November 14, favor above normal temperatures and precipitation across Connecticut during the eight to 14 day forecast period.
The precipitation outlook indicates a modest tilt toward wetter than average conditions, with probabilities of above normal precipitation generally around 33% to 40% across the state.
Meanwhile, the temperature outlook favors above normal temperatures, suggesting a generally milder pattern heading into Thanksgiving week.
Could Connecticut See Snow or Freezing Rain?
Despite the warmer outlook, snow remains possible, particularly across northern Connecticut, the Litchfield Hills and higher elevation communities where colder temperatures may support wintry precipitation.
Cities including Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford and Waterbury could experience rain during milder periods. However, snow or freezing rain cannot be ruled out if precipitation coincides with sufficiently cold air.
Above normal temperatures do not mean every day will remain above freezing.
NOAA's extended outlook does not specifically forecast snowfall, ice accumulation or a winter storm.
Thanksgiving and Black Friday Travel Outlook
Thanksgiving falls Thursday, November 26, followed by Black Friday on November 27.
Drivers traveling Interstate 84, Interstate 91, Interstate 95 and the Merritt Parkway should monitor updated forecasts as holiday traffic increases.
Rain could produce wet roads, while snow or freezing rain could create slippery conditions if temperatures fall sufficiently.
However, no specific winter weather event or hazardous travel period has been identified.
More detailed forecasts in the coming days should clarify whether precipitation could affect Thanksgiving departures, family gatherings or Black Friday shopping.
For now, Connecticut faces a somewhat warmer, potentially wetter holiday outlook, with winter weather possibilities still worth monitoring.