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Washington Coast Thanksgiving Weather Alert: Rain, Snow Possible Nov. 22-28
Aberdeen, WA – Coastal Washington residents preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel could encounter unsettled weather November 22 28, with rain along the coast and possible snow in nearby m
By Blake Harrison · 2026-11-15T00:33:32.348Z
Aberdeen, WA – Coastal Washington residents preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel could encounter unsettled weather November 22 28, with rain along the coast and possible snow in nearby mountains among the conditions worth monitoring during the holiday period.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's NOAA Climate Prediction Center, eight to 14 day outlooks issued Saturday, November 14, indicate a tilt toward above normal precipitation across portions of Washington during Thanksgiving week.
The precipitation outlook includes parts of the Pacific Northwest within a broader region favoring wetter than average conditions, although probabilities vary by location.
These outlooks describe the likelihood of above normal precipitation totals over the seven day period, not the probability of rain or snow on Thanksgiving Day.
Could Coastal Washington See Snow or Freezing Rain?
Rain would generally be the more likely precipitation type along Washington's Pacific coastline during milder late November conditions.
Communities including Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Ocean Shores, Westport, Long Beach and Forks could experience periods of rain if Pacific weather systems move through the region.
However, snow remains possible in higher elevations of the Olympic Mountains and surrounding mountainous areas if precipitation coincides with sufficiently cold temperatures.
Freezing rain could also develop in colder inland locations under favorable atmospheric conditions, although no specific ice event has been identified.
NOAA's extended outlook does not specifically forecast snowfall amounts, heavy rainfall totals or a winter storm.
Thanksgiving and Black Friday Travel Outlook
Thanksgiving falls Thursday, November 26, followed by Black Friday on November 27.
Drivers traveling U.S. Highway 101, U.S. Highway 12 and State Routes 8, 4 and 105 should monitor updated forecasts.
Rain could reduce visibility and create wet roads, while mountain snow could affect higher elevation routes if colder conditions develop.
However, no specific hazardous travel period has been identified.
More detailed forecasts should clarify precipitation timing, potential rainfall amounts and mountain snow concerns as Thanksgiving approaches.
For now, coastal Washington faces a potentially wetter holiday outlook, with rain the primary concern and higher elevation winter weather worth monitoring.