Winter Weather Forecasted For Southeast Minnesota This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving in Minnesota is always special, but it's also a time when families closely watch the weather. Snow, ice, or even blizzards can often affect travel plans.

Before the big Thanksgiving feast, people are constantly checking the forecast to make sure they can make it to their Thanksgiving gatherings without any issues. Whether it's a long drive or a short trip across town, the weather can make a huge difference.

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The National Weather Service in La Crosse issued an update Sunday morning, forecasting a taste of winter for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Seasonable Temperatures Through Wednesday For Southeast Minnesota

Did you know the best time to grab your Thanksgiving groceries is the Monday before Thanksgiving at 8:00 a.m.?

According to Yahoo News, stores are typically the least busy at that time. If you wait until Tuesday or Wednesday, you'll be dealing with crowds of last-minute shoppers.

Fortunately, the weather shouldn't impact your trip to the grocery store. The National Weather Service says we'll experience seasonal temperatures to start the week, with highs from Monday through Wednesday generally staying in the 30s and only light precipitation in the forecast.

Thanksgiving & Holiday Weekend Weather For Southeast Minnesota

Colder temperatures will move in just in time for Thanksgiving and linger through the weekend.

Thankfully, there's no snow in the forecast so traveling should be fine, but we'll get a taste of winter with wind chills dipping into the single digits, both above and below zero, from Friday through Sunday—marking the coldest stretch since late March.