Meteorologists are warning Thanksgiving travelers across the U.S. to prepare for the effects of the storm, which could affect flying and driving plans Thursday and into the weekend.
As millions of people return home or travel to see loved ones for the upcoming holidays, the FOX Prediction Center reported “The Thanksgiving storm is expected to cause some last-minute travel troubles that will likely continue through Black Friday and the start of the weekend.”
The worst of the weather is expected to hit the Northeast, but forecasters say snow “could fly anywhere from Iowa to Maine,” and another storm is expected to hit the West with rain and mountain snow. attack,” he said.
Snow could “cover” upstate New York, Vermont's Green Mountains, Maine's White Mountains and parts of New Hampshire.
Interstates 81 and 90, which run through New York, are expected to be “significantly impacted” by the weather, which could slow travel between cities such as Syracuse, Buffalo and Binghamton.
“Snow in the region could continue into Black Friday before finally leaving the region,” the forecast center said.
The storm is expected to hit parts of the Tennessee Valley and the Southeast, and flights to and from major southern hubs such as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are expected to experience “significant delays and cancellations.” “It's highly likely.”
The National Weather Service (NWS) also warned that temperatures will be “below normal” across much of the continental United States after the holidays.
