Weather conditions on Election Day have the potential to impact voter turnout as voters head to the polls to cast their votes. In the U.S., various states are expected to experience different weather patterns on Election Day. While Montana is forecasted to have blizzard conditions, the state is not considered a battleground state and is expected to vote in favor of Donald Trump. Key battleground states such as Michigan and Wisconsin are anticipated to experience some rainfall on Election Day. In Arizona, temperatures are expected to range from the 60s to low 70s, with dry weather conditions for most parts of the state.
In Georgia, temperatures are expected to be in the mid 70s to 80s, and southwestern areas of the state may experience light rainfall later in the day. Michigan is forecasted to have above-normal temperatures, with southern parts of the state reaching the 70s and Detroit seeing temperatures in the high 70s. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is expected to have temperatures in the 50s and 60s, along with some possible thunderstorms in lower Michigan. Nevada is likely to see temperatures in the 60s, with Las Vegas approaching 70 degrees and Reno in the mid 50s.
North Carolina is anticipated to have temperatures in the mid 70s to 80s, with a chance of showers in western parts of the state. Pennsylvania is not expected to have any rainfall, with temperatures in the 70s and nearing 80 in certain western regions such as Pittsburgh. Wisconsin is forecasted to have temperatures in the 60s in central and eastern regions, while the northern half of the state may receive around 0.5 inches of rain. Weather conditions are expected to vary across the U.S. on Election Day, with most rainfall projected for the central region and snow forecasted in some western states.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Weather Prediction Center provided the forecasts for Election Day weather across the country. In addition to the various weather patterns expected in different states, the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and Southwest regions are likely to have calm weather conditions, while California may experience breezy and dry conditions, raising concerns about wildfires. These weather forecasts play a crucial role in determining voter turnout and the overall atmosphere on Election Day. As voters across the U.S. prepare to cast their ballots, the weather forecast could influence their decision to vote in person or via mail-in ballots.
