Austin Thanksgiving forecast: Temperatures drop for Turkey Day

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Austin Weather: Hot day and then things cool down

Temperatures will go back into the 80s today and then the cold temperatures will return. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

AUSTIN – Wednesday could see record highs with temperatures creeping near the mid-80s, but Thursday will be a different story.

Temperatures will begin to drop Wednesday night and it will remain cool for your turkey trot Thursday morning.

Things will be windy, cloudy and much cooler on Thanksgiving.

Temperatures will be in the 50s with gusty winds Thursday morning. We top out in the 60s.

If you’re looking to get out of town on a flight or road trip, the weather shouldn’t be a problem locally.

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A salt-rubbed roasted turkey with roasted parsnips, pan gravy, center and spiced pumpkin soup with maple syrup in roasted pumpkins is part of a Thanksgiving dinner. (Photo by Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

While the weather shouldn’t cause travel problems in Austin, there are other places across the country that are experiencing snow and other weather issues.

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Travel forecast for the United States

According to AAA, a record number of travelers is expected in the period between Tuesday and December 2. The Transportation Security Administration said it is preparing to screen a record number of passengers at airports across the country.

The coast-to-coast storm began its journey over the weekend when it slammed into the West Coast with torrential rain and heavy mountain snow, affecting communities along the busy Interstate 5 corridor from California to Washington.

The storm then pushed east and moved into the Rockies, dumping snow in Utah and Colorado.

Winter weather advisories remain in effect across the region, with cities such as Colorado Springs and Denver under Winter Weather Advisories.

A winter storm will move into the Northeast by Thanksgiving Day, which could delay last-minute holiday travel, those shopping for Black Friday or those starting their journeys home.

Heavy rain is likely over parts of the area Thursday night. The system will strengthen as it approaches the region and winds may also begin to increase causing delays at airports.