Two of Columbus' largest shopping destinations, the Easton Town Center and the Polaris Fashion Place mall, will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, according to their websites. Popular food halls like the North Market and Budd Dairy will also be closed for the holiday.

There will be rain and snow before 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Then, there's a slight chance of rain between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The high during the day will be around 42. The chance of precipitation is 80% and little to no snow accumulation is expected.

A record-breaking year continues at Columbus airports this week as travelers head elsewhere for Thanksgiving.Why it matters: Thanksgiving is typically the busiest holiday for U.S. travel. The swell of customers confirms local air travel hasn't just normalized following pandemic disruptions — it's higher than ever.