With Thanksgiving upon us, New Orleans locals can anticipate a crisp and sun-filled holiday, according to recent forecasts. The National Weather Service in New Orleans predicts mostly sunny skies today with a comfortable high near 70 degrees, carrying a brisk northern wind at 10 to 15 mph. As families gather to give thanks and feast, the weather seems to be serving up its own form of gratuity with clear skies and mild temperatures that define this time of year in the Big Easy.
As Thanksgiving Eve comes to a close, residents can expect mostly clear conditions with a low near 48 degrees and a steady north wind. For Thanksgiving Day, temperatures are forecast to reach a high of around 63 degrees. The National Weather Service reports that north winds of about 10 mph will persist throughout the day, potentially adding challenges for balloon handlers at holiday parades.
But as Friday rolls in, temperatures are expected to tip slightly lower with a high near 60 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service. Clear skies remain, allowing for that gentle northeastern breeze to shift ever so subtly, giving just a slight chill as evening approaches and perhaps urging locals to grab their light jackets should they venture out into the night, which is predicted to reach a low around 48 degrees.
Residents can expect clear skies for now, but conditions will begin to change as the weekend approaches. Forecasters report a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms late Saturday night. Saturday’s high is expected to reach around 70 degrees with mostly sunny skies before cloud cover increases later in the day. A southern wind of 5 to 10 mph will accompany the shift in weather. On Sunday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms increases, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 72. Winds will shift from the south to the north by the afternoon as the weather system moves through the area.
Early next week, the city may see periods of rain, with both Monday and Tuesday carrying a chance of showers and daytime highs in the mid-60s. Cloudy conditions are expected to continue into the evenings, and showers are likely Monday night, when temperatures will drop to around 52 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, the unsettled weather signals the transition from the warmer Thanksgiving holiday toward cooler late-season conditions.
