A THANKSGIVING FORECAST

There will be a Turkey-wide thaw in the morning, with oven-like
afternoon temperatures near 190º F. Areas in Turkey's immediate surroundings
will turn hot and humid, with the possibility of a sudden squall as
suppertime approaches and the food still isn't ready.

During the late afternoon and evening, the cold front of a knife
will slide through Turkey, causing an accumulation of one to two inches
on plates. Mashed potatoes will drift across one side while
cranberry sauce creates slippery spots on the other. Expect a downpour of
gravy.

We can look forward to heavy congestion throughout the entire area
associated with Turkey, with especially crowded conditions around
the Beltway.
During the evening, accumulation will diminish and taper off to
leftovers, dropping to a low of 34º F overnight.

Looking ahead to Friday and Saturday, there should be high pressure
on Turkey to be sandwiched between slices of bread.
Flurries of leftovers can be expected both days, with a 50 percent
chance of soupy conditions later in the day, usually in conjunction
with a warming trend if a microwave is available.

The Beltway should experience a long-awaited drop in pressure by
early next week, but this won't last long, as Christmas weather is
just around the corner.