Here are the latest forecast highlights from the National Weather Service offices across Michigan: A dangerous early-season winter storm is producing blizzard conditions across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Michigan, with additional snowfall of 12 to 18 inches expected through Thursday evening in the hardest-hit areas. Strong winds gusting to 50 mph combined with heavy snow are creating whiteout conditions and making travel extremely hazardous. Blizzard Warnings remain in effect for lakeshore counties of the western and north-central Upper Peninsula until Thursday evening, where snowfall rates of one inch per hour or more are combining with wind gusts greater than 45 mph to drastically reduce visibility. The Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Gogebic counties and the Michigamme Highlands of Baraga and Marquette counties north of U. S. 41 are expected to receive the heaviest accumulations. Winter Storm Warnings cover much of northern Lower Michigan, where 6 to 12 inches of snow is forecast through Friday, with localized amounts of 18 to 24 inches possible from southern Antrim to western Crawford County. The storm system, currently centered over the eastern Upper Peninsula, will continue moving northeast into Canada through Thursday. Behind the system, intense lake effect snow bands will develop Thursday morning and settle in by Thursday afternoon, particularly affecting areas from Traverse Bay southeast across the length of northern Michigan down to Saginaw Bay. The most dominant band appears focused on the I-75 and U. S. 131 corridors, where near-zero visibility under heavy bands will likely create rapidly changing and dangerous travel conditions. Significant impacts on I-75 may extend from Roscommon and West Branch north to Waters, while the U. S. 131 corridor between Elmira and Fife Lake is of particular concern on Thanksgiving Day. Strong winds will continue to be a major factor through Thursday morning, with gusts of 35 to 50 mph across much of the state. High Wind Warnings are in effect for lakeshore areas of western Lower Michigan until 7 a. m. Thursday, where gusts could reach 60 mph. Wind Advisories cover the remainder of Lower Michigan through early Thursday morning. The combination of heavy snow and strong winds may cause downed limbs and trees, leading to localized power outages. Wind chills will drop into the teens Thursday morning and remain in the low to mid 20s during the afternoon. On Lake Superior, Storm Warnings continue until midnight Wednesday for offshore waters from Keweenaw Bay to Grand Marais, where wind gusts of 57 mph and waves of 15 to 20 feet are occurring. Gale Warnings remain in effect for all Lake Superior waters through Thursday night, with waves persisting at 12 to 18 feet in the eastern half of the lake through Thursday evening. Minor lakeshore flooding and beach erosion are possible along the Lake Superior shoreline through Thursday. On Lake Michigan, Storm Warnings are in effect until 1 a. m. Thursday for nearshore waters, where wind gusts around 60 mph and waves of 14 to 20 feet are expected this evening. Lake effect snow will gradually diminish Friday as the storm system pulls farther away and surface high pressure briefly moves over the region. However, attention will quickly turn to another winter system approaching for the weekend.
https://www.mlive.com/weather/2025/11/blizzard-conditions-heavy-lake-effect-snow-to-slam-michigan-through-thanksgiving.html
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Falling temps, windy conditions in store for Thanksgiving eve and day
Macomb County and the rest of Southeast Michigan remain under a wind advisory going into Thanksgiving morning and snow is on its way too. That’s the word from the National Weather Service, which issued the advisory at 10 a. m. today. It is due to expire about 4 a. m. Thursday. Winds are coming out of the southwest at 25 mph, occasionally gusting higher to 45 mph. Meanwhile, falling temperatures and snow will be the topic of this holiday weekend. Steve Considine, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Oakland County, said Macomb County residents can expect a dusting to 1 inch of snow overnight. That will cause slick driving conditions for travelers driving to their Thanksgiving destinations. “We’re going to get a little bit tonight and into Thanksgiving,” he said. “Our next storm is expected Saturday afternoon and night, and that looks to bring another 1-3 inches by the time it moves out of here.” Temperatures will drop into the upper 20s overnight Wednesday and Thursday morning, which, combined with ongoing snow showers, could create icy patches on roads and sidewalks. “We’re in late November to early December, so the snowfall likely won’t stick around as the ground is still to warm,” Considine said. High winds were believed to be the cause of a set of telecommunication wires that fell on Ryan Road on Wednesday morning, according to a DTE Energy spokesperson. Police have closed the road to traffic from 10 Mile to Frazho roads while work crews assess the damage and remove the fallen lines. Windy conditions could also make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Motorsits are urged to use extra caution while on the road. The forecast for the next few days calls for:.
https://www.macombdaily.com/2025/11/26/falling-temps-windy-conditions-in-store-for-thanksgiving-eve-and-day/
Thanksgiving turkey recipe 2025: Cook your bird in under an hour
By Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times SEATTLE Teriyaki chicken is a quick and cheap lunch that’s synonymous with Seattle. One acclaimed local chef, Taichi Kitamura of Eastlake’s Sushi Kappo Tamura, makes a compelling case for elevating that humble poultry dish into a fancy Thanksgiving feast. Teriyaki chicken is only made with dark meat. That rule also applies to turkey teriyaki, since the breast meat will dry out, the chef said. Kitamura offered us a pan-fried turkey breast recipe, too, with a sake-and-butter sauce. He typically fries the turkey breast while the rest of the meat roasts in the oven. All told, the entire turkey was cooked and ready to be eaten in less than an hour. We asked for both recipes and printed them below. Enjoy! Thanksgiving turkey teriyaki Ingredients 2 turkey thighs, deboned 2 turkey wings 2 cups soy sauce 2 cups sake 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 cups hot water 1/3 cup of whiskey (optional) Steps 1. Break down the turkey by chopping it down the middle, cutting off the hindquarters (thighs and drumsticks) and separating the thighs from the drumsticks. 2. Turn the bird over and cut off the breast from the rib cage and then chop the wings that are attached to the breasts. (A turkey has the same anatomy as a chicken, so if you’re more of a visual learner, head to YouTube for step-by-step instructions on breaking down a bird.) 3. Then comes the deboning. Detach the bone by trimming the edge of the meat where it meets the bone. The rest is less labor-intensive. (No need to debone the wings, since they cook faster.) 4. Score the meat with the tip of the knife. 5. For the marinade: In a large mixing bowl, add the hot water and sugar; whisk until all the sugar is dissolved. 6. Add soy sauce, sake, whiskey and water. Let the teriyaki sauce cool before marinating the meat. 7. Marinate the turkey for 12-16 hours in fridge. 8. On Thanksgiving Day, remove the turkey from the marinade. Towel it dry. 9. Lay the meat on a flat rack/grid over a pan, skin side up. A rack or grid over the pan helps keep the turkey from getting soggy from all the fat drippings. The rack helps crisp up the skin, too. 10. Roast the turkey in an oven (preferably a convection oven) preheated to 475 degrees until the temperature of the thickest part of the meat reaches 165 degrees. If using a conventional oven, heat the oven to 450 degrees. 11. Depending on the size of your turkey and your oven, you may need to use two trays or cook in batches. 12. Cut into 3/4-inch slices and serve. Pan-fried turkey breast Ingredients 2 turkey breasts, deboned 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 stick of butter, cut into 8 pieces 1 1/4 cups sake 1/2 cup soy sauce Salt and black pepper to taste 3 bay leaves 2 tablespoons lemon juice Steps 1. Butterfly the breast meat to an even width of about an inch thick or less. 2. Score the skin with the tip of the knife. 3. Season with salt and pepper. 4. In a large frying pan or skillet, heat vegetable oil. 5. Place the turkey skin side down on medium-high heat, cooking until the skin is golden-brown. 6. The turkey will be too large to cook on one skillet, so cook each breast separately or use two skillets. 7. Turn the turkey and cook the meat until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from the pan. 8. Deglaze the pan with sake. Add the bay leaves, soy sauce, lemon juice and butter. Add the juice from the cooked turkey if there is any. Stir vigorously with a spoon to emulsify. 9. Cut the turkey into 3/4-inch strips. Place on a platter. 10. Pour the sauce over the turkey and serve. ©2025 The Seattle Times. Visit seattletimes. com.
https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/11/26/thanksgiving-turkey-under-an-hour/
Thanksgiving food for students and a focus on their future
Nicholas Academic Centers employees multitasked on Tuesday, Nov. 25. They worked the drive-up distribution line at Valley High School, providing several hundred Santa Ana students and their families with Thanksgiving groceries and gift cards. Then, the employees rotated into their tutoring roles, helping students complete college applications in time for the upcoming deadline. Usually, the NAC provides a sit-down Thanksgiving meal for students, but this year, there is greater economic need, Rodolfo Duarte, its executive director, said. They decided instead on a drive-up distribution line, a concept borrowed from the pandemic. “Groceries go a longer way,” he said. “Instead of one or two plates of food, we are feeding a family of six.” The NAC was started in 2008 by the Henry T. Nicholas Education Foundation with a mission of providing academic support, mentoring and college success services in an after-school setting. Henry T. Nicholas III is a co-founder of the technology company Broadcom.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/11/25/thanksgiving-food-for-students-and-a-focus-on-their-future/
Silver Peso owner provides update on Larkspur bar
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest night of the year for the Silver Peso, when lines snake down the block and locals pack the Larkspur dive bar for late-night reunion revelry. But this year, the 64-year-old watering hole remains closed. In May, a car crashed into the back of the two-story building, one of downtown Larkspur’s oldest commercial properties, causing structural damage that forced the extended shutdown. Owner Rebel Lee, who worked as a bartender at the Peso for more than a decade before buying it in 2015, shared in a Facebook update this month that 450 Magnolia Avenue is in the process of being sold, and he is working with attorneys to preserve the bar’s lease. “My understanding is the new landlords will repair the damage and get us open as soon as possible,” wrote Lee, mentioning the hardship on his staff. “If you see them working somewhere else, buying groceries, coffee, etc., maybe offer to help them if you can, even if it’s not monetary. None of this is any of their faults.” Lee told me in a phone conversation this week that the sale may close as soon as this week, though the bar’s future remains uncertain. “I don’t know the new owners well, but it’s my understanding that they have no interest in purchasing the business,” he said. “The Silver Peso is a historical landmark, and I don’t believe it can be anything other than a bar.” Lee says he’ll update the Silver Peso Facebook page when there’s news to share. “I’m not quite sure what to expect, but I know it’s not going to be a wine bar,” said Lee, referring to a prevailing rumor. “Since I got the business, my motto has always been the longevity of the Peso and that it will remain in effect long after my ownership. I’ve been there 24 years, and it’s been good to me, so I would like to do it justice.”.
https://www.marinij.com/2025/11/25/silver-peso-owner-provides-update-on-larkspur-bar/
Another rally for Alphabet leads the US stock market higher
NEW YORK (AP) The U. S. stock market is rising again on Monday, for now at least, ahead of a week with shortened trading because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The S&P 500 climbed 0. 9% and added to its jump from Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 72 points, or 0. 2%, as of 10 a. m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1. 7% higher. Stocks got a lift from rising hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut its main interest rate again at its next meeting in December, a move that could boost the economy and investment prices. The market also benefited from strength for stocks caught up in the artificial-intelligence frenzy. Alphabet, which has been getting praise for its newest Gemini AI model, rose 5. 6% and was one of the strongest forces lifting the S&P 500. Nvidia slipped 0. 3% after bobbing up and down. An early gain for the U. S. stock market guarantees nothing, though, as the last few weeks have so painfully shown. Stocks have been swinging sharply, not just day to day but also hour to hour, as worries weigh about what the Fed will do with interest rates and whether too much money is pouring into AI and creating a bubble. Even within Monday’s first 15 minutes of trading, the S&P 500 rallied to a gain of 1% and then halved it. All the uncertainty is creating the biggest test for investors since an April sell-off, when President Donald Trump shocked the world with his “Liberation Day” tariffs. Still, despite all the recent fear, the S&P 500 remains within 3. 3% of its record set last month. Several more tests lie ahead this week for the market, though none loom as large as last week’s profit report from Nvidia or the delayed jobs report from the U. S. government for September. One of the biggest will arrive Tuesday, when the U. S. government will deliver data showing how bad inflation was at the wholesale level in September. Economists expect it to show a 2. 6% rise from a year earlier, the same inflation rate as August. A higher-than-expected reading could deter the Fed from cutting its main interest rate in December for a third time this year, because lower rates can worsen inflation. Some Fed officials have already been arguing against a December cut in part because inflation has stubbornly remained above their 2% target. Traders are nevertheless betting on a nearly 79% probability that the Fed will cut rates next month, up from 71% on Friday and from less than a coin flip’s chance a week ago, according to data from CME Group. U. S. markets will be closed on Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday. A day later, it’s on to the rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On Wall Street, U. S.-listed shares of Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk fell 8. 3% Monday after it reported that its Alzheimer’s drug failed to slow progression of the disease in a trial. Bitcoin, meanwhile, continued it sharp swings. It was sitting near $86,000 after bouncing between $82,000 and $94,000 over the last week. It was near $125,000 last month. In stock markets abroad, indexes were mixed across Europe and Asia. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumped 2% for one of the world’s biggest moves. It got a boost from a 4. 7% leap for Alibaba, which has reported strong demand for its updated Qwen AI app. Alibaba is due to report earnings on Tuesday. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury eased to 4. 04% from 4. 06% late Friday. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.
https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/11/24/stock-market-fed-cut-hopes/
ABC’s Jonathan Karl hatches turkey trap for Kevin Hassett: Liberal Media Scream
Trump has touted the lower price, but Karl said, “Does he know that’s not true?” Boom, right? No. Hassett had his own list showing the prices are down on other items, such as gas and homes, and he fired back that it is unrealistic to expect Trump to “fix the hole that [former President] Joe Biden dug right away.” Our choice for the weekly Liberal Media Scream from Sunday’s This Week on ABC: JONATHAN KARL: So, the president claims that Thanksgiving costs are down 25%. I mean, does he know that’s not true? KEVIN HASSETT: Well, if you look at Walmart and the few places that put out their prices, Thanksgiving prices- KARL: Wait, wait a minute, I got to stop you because the Walmart comparison’s like not a thing I mean, Walmart had a Thanksgiving package last year. They’ve got a Thanksgiving package this year. The one this year contains much less than what the one last year it took. So that’s why the price is less. Look, we got a chart here. Last year, with 21 total products. This year, it’s 15. Total number of items in those products was . 29, now it’s 22. There’s more generic brand stuff. So, I mean, Thanksgiving if you’re going to the store to buy groceries for Thanksgiving, it’s going to be more expensive this year. HASSETT: You know, I really don’t understand where you’re going in the sense that Joe Biden gave us 20% inflation- KARL: He’s not president. Donald Trump’s president. HASSETT: No, and you’re- you want us to fix the hole that Joe Biden dug right away. KARL: No, I’m just saying, why does the president tell- HASSETT: I mean, the prices went up so much under Joe Biden, and inflation is way down. Inflation is about half what it was in December. This is something that’s being fixed fast, and real incomes are up after dropping about [$]3, 000 under Joe Biden. And so, sure, you could find a few things where the price is higher, but there’s a whole bunch of stuff where the price is lower, like gasoline, like mortgage rates. KARL: When are we going to get the Republican plan to- HASSETT: You understand that mortgage rates have gone way down, and it’s much cheaper to buy a home now than it was when President Trump took office? KARL: Because interest rates have come down, right. SEE THE LATEST POLITICAL NEWS AND BUZZ FROM WASHINGTON SECRETS Brent Baker, the Steven P. J. Wood senior fellow and vice president for research and publications at the Media Research Center, explained our pick: “Talk about missing the forest for the trees. Walmart’s Thanksgiving meal package this year is cheaper than the one last year, and the inflation rate for food is way down from the Biden years, but Karl chose to sandbag his guest, with an obviously pre-planned hit, in order to once again demonstrate his well-earned anti-Trump bona fides.”.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/washington-secrets/3889562/jonathan-karl-hatches-turkey-trap-kevin-hassett-liberal-media-scream/
Gobble, Wobble, and Give Back at the Camp Letts Turkey Chase in Edgewater
**Camp Letts Turkey Chase Charity Race Returns Thanksgiving Morning: Run, Give Back, and Earn Your Stuffing**
The beloved Camp Letts Turkey Chase Charity Race is back on Thanksgiving morning, offering runners and walkers in Edgewater and greater Annapolis the perfect way to kick off the holiday. Lace up for your choice of a scenic 5K or 10K—while knowing every mile helps send kids to summer camp!
### Event Details
The annual Turkey Chase returns *Thursday, November 27, 2025*, at YMCA Camp Letts in Edgewater, Maryland. It stands as the camp’s largest community fundraiser of the year, drawing hundreds of participants and supporters.
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### Thanksgiving 5K & 10K With A Cause
Choose between two live, in-person events—a 10K run and a 5K run, both starting at 8:30 a.m. on Camp Letts’ beautiful grounds along the Rhode River. Registration is open online, with discounted youth pricing and **free entry for kids ages 6 and under** when registered with an adult.
This Thanksgiving race isn’t just about burning calories before the big meal! Camp Letts hosts more than 3,000 campers each summer on its 220-acre waterfront property. Proceeds from the Turkey Chase help maintain the camp’s facilities and, just as importantly, fund scholarships, opening the overnight camp experience to children whose families might not be able to afford it.
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### Race Day Schedule
Get your running (or walking) plans set before your plate is full. Here’s what to expect on race morning:
– **7:00 a.m.** – Packet pickup opens
– **8:20 a.m.** – Road closes and flag-raising with the national anthem
– **8:25 a.m.** – Race-day registration closes
– **8:30 a.m.** – 10K start
– **8:45 a.m.** – 5K start
– **9:45 a.m.** – Awards ceremony and road reopens
There’s plenty of time to enjoy the race—and still make it home for Thanksgiving festivities.
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### Community Support: The Biggest Side Dish
The Turkey Chase has attracted as many as 1,000 runners and family members in past years, making it a can’t-miss community event for Edgewater, Annapolis, and the surrounding area. Sponsors, donors, and volunteer fundraisers help Camp Letts get the most from every registration, ensuring the property is kept up and the magic of camp becomes accessible to more local families.
Organizers say the race appeals to serious runners chasing a Thanksgiving PR—and to families happy just chasing each other. **Strollers are welcome**, and the atmosphere is festive and family-friendly, more “fun run” than “intimidating starting line.” The only real pressure: deciding whether to race in a regular outfit or make it a full turkey costume kind of day!
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### How To Register
Ready to run and give back? Registration, volunteer sign-up, and donation options for the Camp Letts Turkey Chase are available online through RunSignup. Participants can sign up for the 5K or 10K, donate directly to Camp Letts, or set up a personal fundraising page to invite friends and family to support the cause.
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For anyone looking for a Thanksgiving 5K or 10K near Annapolis that benefits local kids, the Camp Letts Turkey Chase offers it all: a holiday tradition, a scenic course, and a wonderful reason to go back for seconds at dinner.
**Register Today—Help Send a Kid to Camp While You Earn Your Turkey!**
https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2025/11/gobble-wobble-and-give-back-at-the-camp-letts-turkey-chase-in-edgewater-2/
Best Buy makes the powerful Motorola Razr+ (2024) an unbeatable value king at $500 off
What could possibly be better than a half-off Motorola Razr (2024) Black Friday deal—with several weeks to go until Thanksgiving and almost two whole months before Christmas? Well, how about a 50 percent discount on the evidently superior Razr Plus (2024)?
That may sound like the same thing, but it’s most definitely not. One of these two handsets is a lot pricier than the other, and it’s not hard to guess which one. Yes, the Motorola Razr+ (2024) normally costs $999.99, which means you can currently save a whopping $500 at Best Buy with no special requirements and no strings attached.
At a new record low price of $499.99, last year’s Razr Plus powerhouse—with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor under the hood—arguably trumps the value of not just the aforementioned $350 non-Plus Razr (2024), but also this year’s Razr and Razr Plus foldables at their latest and greatest discounts.
Curiously enough, this absolutely outstanding new Razr Plus (2024) Best Buy deal is not explicitly advertised as a Black Friday 2025 offer, unlike the 50 percent price cut on the 2024 Razr. So, at least in theory, it’s possible the device could drop even lower than $499.99 by the end of November.
For the record, I highly doubt that will actually happen, but hey, anything is possible with Motorola’s ultra-affordable phones.
In addition to a still-snappy Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, the deeply discounted Motorola Razr+ (2024) boasts a massive 6.9-inch primary display, as well as an equally impressive (especially for $499.99) 4-inch cover screen. It also features two 50MP rear-facing cameras, a reasonably hefty 4,000mAh battery equipped with blazing fast 45W charging technology, and an almost surprisingly robust build.
If you’ve been waiting for a killer deal on a premium foldable, this Razr Plus offer at Best Buy is definitely one to consider.
https://www.phonearena.com/news/motorola-razr-plus-2024-new-best-buy-deal-huge-discount-before-black-friday_id175365