Michigan Braces For Thanksgiving Heat Wave: NOAA’s Surprising Forecast Revealed

Just when you thought it was time to break out the "good" snow shovel and unpack the winter coats, Mother Nature, unsurprisingly, has other plans. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) long-range forecast, Thanksgiving in Michigan is looking like it's headed for a heat wave...well, by November standards, anyway.

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If you're accustomed to reminding your Turkey Day guests to take it slow on the icy roads, save it, but don't get the summer wardrobe out of storage just yet.

Warmer Temps, but Hold the Tank Tops

Even an MLive meteorologist thinks Michigan's weather is serving up a slice of pumpkin pie with a side of mile-high temperatures this Thanksgiving. Forget the usual icy blast—we're talking about highs in the 40s and 50s, maybe flirting with the 60-degree mark in some lucky spots before the holiday.

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Sure, it's not quite flip-flop weather (although that won't stop some from wearing them), but it's practically a sauna compared to the typical November weather Michigan likes to serve up around Thanksgiving.

The Extended Forecast Puts Michigan's Winter on Hold

NOAA's one-month extended prediction calls for the rest of November and even early December to be warm. We have an 80% chance of above-average temperatures over the Mitten State. It's like Michigan is in the bull's eye of a low-powered heat lamp.

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Enjoy it while it lasts because you know the snow, ice, and frigid temperatures are just bidding their time.

Giving Thanks for No Snow

One major perk of this milder weather pattern? Easier travel. No white-knuckle drives through blinding snow this Thanksgiving. Instead, you can expect relatively calm, dry roads.

So there you have it. A warm Thanksgiving is on the horizon, and while it might not make up for the chaos of the shopping season, it sure beats scraping ice off your windshield.