Cold Black Friday weekend for CONUS, snow in Rockies, Plains, and Midwest, rain in South Saturday night and Sunday: CONUS Friday-Sunday Forecast – 11/23/2023

Temperature estimate 3 PM CST Friday according to HRRR model // Courtesy: Pivotal Weather
Temperature estimate 3 PM CST Sunday according to NAM model // Courtesy: Pivotal Weather

Black Friday weekend is looking to be a cold one for many. It will feel like winter in a lot of states, with the worst of the cold being felt in the northern Plains states as well as Montana and Wyoming, with some places not seeing temperatures get above the mid 20s.

Snowfall estimate from 6 AM CST Thursday to 6 PM CST Sunday according to NAM model // Courtesy: Pivotal Weather

The snow that affected the northern Mountain West states will continue to spread southward into Colorado and Utah by Friday and into Kansas and other central/northern Plains states on Friday and Saturday. By Sunday, it is forecast to move into the Midwest along with another system trailing behind it from the northern Plains. The above map shows the snowfall estimate until Sunday evening.

Radar reflectivity estimate 9 AM CST Sunday according to NAM model // Courtesy: Pivotal Weather

Farther south, rainfall is expected to move eastward across the South Saturday night and Sunday. The amount of rainfall is still unclear, as models disagree right now as to the extent of the rain. It should move fairly quick, though, so most places will not see all-day rain.



Author of the article:


Patrick Kulynych

I am a recent graduate from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a Bachelor's Degree in atmospheric science. My focus is on forecasting, especially for severe weather events. It is my dream to one day live out in the Great Plains, where I can not only forecast as a career but also go out and chase storms as a hobby!