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Massachusetts Thanksgiving Weather Alert: Rain, Snow Possible Nov. 22-28
Boston, MA – Massachusetts 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 Elliot Vaughn · 2026-11-14T22:46:29.416Z
Boston, MA – Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts during the eight to 14 day forecast period.
The precipitation outlook places much of Massachusetts in the 33% to 40% probability category for above normal precipitation, indicating a modest tilt toward wetter than average conditions.
Meanwhile, the temperature outlook indicates approximately a 60% to 70% probability of above normal temperatures across much of the state.
Could Massachusetts See Snow or Freezing Rain?
Despite the warmer temperature outlook, snow remains possible, particularly across western Massachusetts, the Berkshires and higher elevations where colder conditions can support wintry precipitation.
Communities including Boston, Worcester, Springfield and Lowell could experience rain during milder periods. However, snow or freezing rain cannot be ruled out if precipitation coincides with sufficiently cold temperatures.
Above normal temperatures do not mean every day will remain above freezing.
NOAA's extended outlook does not specifically forecast snowfall, ice accumulation or an approaching winter storm.
Thanksgiving and Black Friday Travel Outlook
Thanksgiving falls Thursday, November 26, followed by Black Friday on November 27.
Drivers traveling Interstate 90, Interstate 91, Interstate 93 and Interstate 95 should monitor updated forecasts as holiday travel increases.
Rain could create wet road conditions, while snow or freezing rain could make travel more difficult if colder air develops alongside precipitation.
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 or Black Friday travel.
For now, Massachusetts faces a warmer, somewhat wetter outlook, with winter weather possibilities still worth monitoring.