Thanksgiving Forecast: Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts GA Weather

The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its Thanksgiving forecast, which will bring "a patchwork of weather" across the country. Here in Georgia, the long-range forecast suggests a chilly start early in the week before giving way to milder air by Thanksgiving, The Old Farmer's Almanac reported.

Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 27 this year. One of the biggest questions travelers usually have is whether snow will impact holiday plans.

Snow will be "limited to a few northern spots — northern New England, the Upper Midwest, the higher elevations in the Intermountain West, and Alaska — where flurries could affect travel," the Old Farmer's Almanac said.

In Georgia, there's no snow in the forecast, but state residents should expect a cooler start to the holiday week before milder air arrives in time for Thanksgiving.

"With sunshine holding steady, it’s a fine setup for morning football games, backyard cookouts, or stress-free road trips," The Old Farmer's Almanac said.

The predictions are in line with The Old Farmer's Almanac's overall fall forecast, which says the season will be warmer than normal in Georgia this year. Average temperatures may be 3 degrees above normal in September and 1 degree more than normal in October.

• RELATED: 2025 Autumnal Equinox Is Monday; When It Will Feel Like Fall In GA

As for winter, The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts that winter in the Peach State should be cold and dry.

“Don’t lose track of your snow shovels and umbrellas,” said Carol Connare, the almanac's editor. “Most areas will experience near-normal to slightly milder temperatures, but from the Appalachians south through the Southeast and Florida, and westward across the Ohio Valley, we’re predicting a colder-than-normal winter.”

• RELATED: 'Pockets Of Wild': Winter Forecast For GA Released By Old Farmer's Almanac

Meanwhile, AccuWeather forecasters said temperatures will be in line with the historical average in Georgia this year.

Despite the overall warmth, a major blast of Arctic air remains possible in the South, AccuWeather said. A pattern shift around late January or early February could open the door for "significant cold air" to sweep into Texas and the Gulf Coast, which will also raise the risk of snow and ice.

This same timeframe has the highest potential for the polar vortex to shift south, unleashing some of the coldest air of the season across North America, according to research by AccuWeather's team of long-range forecasters.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which has been making weather predictions for more than 200 years, claims an 80 percent accuracy rating. Last year, the overall accuracy rating was nearly 90 percent.