UNITED STATES - According to The Weather Channel, this Memorial Day weekend may bring a few surprises for travelers and outdoor planners, especially east of the Rockies. With AAA projecting a record 45.1 million people hitting the road, understanding regional weather patterns could help avoid soggy setbacks.

Northeast and Great Lakes:

Cool and damp conditions kick off the weekend, especially Saturday, with showers likely in Upstate New York and New England. Temps will hover in the 50s to low 70s throughout the weekend.

Midwest and Plains:

Showers and thunderstorms are expected Saturday through Monday, with the greatest risk of heavy rain and localized flooding centered on Missouri, Arkansas, and nearby states.

South:

Saturday and Sunday will feel like summer, with widespread 90s across the Gulf Coast and Southeast. However, storms will move in Monday, especially from Texas through the mid-South, potentially washing out some final-day plans. Florida will stay hot and mostly dry.

West:

The best bet for dry, stable weather. From California’s coast to the Northwest and Rockies, conditions remain largely quiet. The Southwest stays hot, while coastal California stays mild. Expect 60s–70s across much of the region with a few mountain storms possible.

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