Texans could expect cooler-than-usual temperatures and wetter conditions heading into Thanksgiving, according to the latest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration outlook.
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center forecasts a higher likelihood of below-average temperatures across much of Texas from Nov. 21 through Dec. 4. The agency also favors above-average precipitation across the southern half of the United States, including Texas.
The outlook covers Thanksgiving week, including the Nov. 26 holiday, and the days immediately before and after it.
The forecast comes as a strong El Niño event continues to influence weather patterns across the United States. However, NOAA cautions that its extended-range outlook does not predict specific storms,
rainfall totals or temperatures for Thanksgiving Day.
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Will Texas have a wet Thanksgiving?
Texas could see wetter-than-normal conditions during Thanksgiving, according to NOAA's latest precipitation outlook.
The Climate Prediction Center favors above-average precipitation across the southern half of the United States, with increased moisture expected across the region.
Will Texas be colder or warmer than normal for Thanksgiving?
Unlike parts of the northern United States, Texas is leaning toward below-normal temperatures in NOAA's latest outlook.
The Climate Prediction Center favors below-average temperatures across the Four Corners region and much of Texas during the Nov. 21-Dec. 4 period.
The forecast is consistent with below-average atmospheric pressure heights across the southern United States, a pattern that favors cooler conditions.
How could El Niño affect Texas' Thanksgiving weather?
El Niño does not guarantee a rainy Thanksgiving or a statewide cold snap. Individual storm tracks and shorter-term weather patterns can still create significant differences across Texas.
Brandi D. Addison covers weather nationwide as the Weather Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network and contributes to Texas Connect coverage statewide. She can be reached at baddison@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Will Thanksgiving be cold, dry or wet in Texas? Latest NOAA outlook
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