Freezing rain, gusty winds expected during cold Thanksgiving weekend

Cold temperatures and gusty winds are in store for Lawrence during the holiday weekend, along with chances for freezing rain.

The National Weather Service in Topeka predicts a rainy, windy Thanksgiving Day with highs in the lower 60s and gusts up to 30 mph.

Temperatures are expected to drop as rain continues Thursday night, resulting in a chance for freezing rain into Friday morning.

Friday will be rainy again and cold, with a near steady temperature in the lower 30s, according to the weather service. Saturday should be much the same, with highs climbing into the lower 40s on Sunday. Freezing drizzle is possible Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and City of Lawrence street maintenance crews are monitoring the situation in case road treatment is needed, according to a city news release.

“Slow down and leave plenty of distance between your vehicle and other motorists,” City of Lawrence street maintenance manager Mike Perkins said in the release. “Our crews will report as needed to pre-treat or treat roadways. We hope everyone has safe holiday season and the roads clear.”