Weather conditions can influence voter turnout on Election Day. As for the weather forecast for Tuesday, the most severe conditions are anticipated in Montana, which may experience a blizzard. However, since Montana is not a competitive state and is predicted to primarily support Donald Trump, its weather conditions might not significantly affect overall voter participation.
In key battleground states such as Michigan and Wisconsin, light rain is predicted across various regions. Below is a breakdown of the expected weather in the seven most crucial states during the upcoming election.
**Arizona**
Temperatures in Arizona are expected to range from the 60s to low 70s, particularly in cities like Phoenix and Tucson. Northern regions of the state will experience cooler weather, while most areas will remain dry, with light precipitation possibly occurring near the Utah border.
**Georgia**
In Georgia, temperatures are forecasted to rise into the mid-70s to 80s. There may be light rain in the southwestern segments of the state.
**Michigan**
Michigan will see above-average temperatures, particularly in the southern areas where temperatures might reach the 70s. Detroit could experience highs in the high 70s, with potential thunderstorms later in the day. The Upper Peninsula is expected to be cooler, with temperatures between the 50s and 60s, and it may receive about 0.5 inches (1.3 centimeters) of rain.
**Nevada**
In Nevada, temperatures are projected to sit in the 60s. Las Vegas could approach 70, while Reno’s temperatures may be in the mid-50s. Higher altitudes will experience morning temperatures in the 20s before warming up in the afternoon.
**North Carolina**
North Carolina is forecasting temperatures in the mid-70s to 80s, with the possibility of some rain showers in the western parts of the state.
**Pennsylvania**
Pennsylvania is not expected to see any rainfall, with temperatures ranging in the 70s and approaching 80, particularly in western areas like Pittsburgh.
**Wisconsin**
Much of central and eastern Wisconsin will experience temperatures in the 60s, while areas near the Minnesota border may see cooler temperatures around 45 or 50 degrees. The state is expected to have wet conditions throughout the day, with the northern half likely receiving about 0.5 inches (1.3 centimeters) of rain and a lesser amount in the southern half.
**National Overview**
Rainfall is anticipated primarily in the central United States, with the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms. In addition to the forecasted blizzard in western Montana, snow is expected in parts of Idaho, eastern Washington, and Oregon. The Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and Southwest are predicted to have calm weather, while breezy and dry conditions in California raise concerns regarding fire risks.
These weather forecasts are provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Weather Prediction Center.
