Rising Thanksgiving Snow Risk Puts Illinois On Holiday Watch
Rising Thanksgiving Snow Risk Puts Illinois On Holiday Watch
US · Published Nov 17, 2025
Illinois faces a potential snow risk during the Thanksgiving travel period, with above-normal precipitation expected.
Northern Illinois, including Chicago and Rockford, may experience wet snow or mixed precipitation, potentially causing travel delays.
Travelers are advised to monitor weather updates, allow extra travel time, and prepare their vehicles for winter conditions.
Snowy Thanksgiving travel period approaches in Illinois
Illinois is bracing for a potentially snowy Thanksgiving as the holiday travel period approaches. Federal outlooks indicate a high probability of above-average precipitation across the state from November 23rd to 29th. This wetter pattern raises concerns about travel disruptions during one of the busiest travel times of the year.
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