Travel is in full swing across the United States this week as tens of millions of people prepare to leave for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The FOX Forecast Center also predicts the potential for disruption early to mid-week, but there could be more problems on the way home, especially in the Northeast.
'Tis the season
The FOX Prediction Center said a weak storm system is expected to bring rain from parts of the Southeast to the Northeast early this week.
This low-impact storm is not expected to cause significant travel disruption, and the FOX Prediction Center expects winter weather to be limited to the Canadian border and Great Lakes region.
This first storm system resulted in a winter weather advisory being issued for parts of the upper Midwest and northern New England starting Monday morning.
Meanwhile, temperatures remain warm in the East, which should bring heavy rain along busy Interstate 95.
But when it comes to Thanksgiving travel, this is never an issue.
Is a Thanksgiving winter storm approaching?
At the same time, the FOX Prediction Center said a more powerful storm system is expected to move through the Western Mountains, causing snow-covered roads and delays at major airports across the region.
But of greater concern for residents and visitors in the eastern United States, the FOX Forecast Center announced it will track a winter storm that could affect millions of people in the Northeast and New England starting Wednesday and continuing through the weekend. .
The warm side of the storm could bring heavy rain across the Tennessee Valley and into the mid-Atlantic, potentially causing problems on Thanksgiving Day.
More rain is expected along Interstate 95, while concerns are starting to grow that heavy snow could significantly impact Thanksgiving and post-holiday travel.
“We're all going to have to grin and bear it,” said FOX Weather meteorologist Britta Merwin.
“Most of the time, it's the timing. This is the weather we're used to experiencing during the winter months.”
The FOX Prediction Center says there is an increased chance that people in the Northeast affected by last week's winter storm will experience another significant snowstorm, especially from Thanksgiving Day to Black Friday.
Forecasters said the ongoing storm and its effects are likely to continue into next weekend, potentially impacting travel, whether by car or plane.
Additionally, the Great Lakes region could experience the first heavy lake-effect snow of the season by the end of next week and into early next week.
“The change is the fact that today is the day after Thanksgiving and there are a lot of people traveling,” Merwin continued.
“And if you encounter adverse weather on your big travel day, it can equal a major headache.”
The arrival of severe cold waves
Snow and rain aren't the only disappointments on the trip home.
The FOX Prediction Center predicts the coldest air of the season will enter the U.S. from Canada starting the day after Thanksgiving and into early December.
Temperatures are expected to be below normal across much of the United States, with parts of the Northern Plains expected to see temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celsius.
Considering the wind chill, it may feel even colder.
Be sure to download the free FOX Weather app so you can be notified of changes in the weather forecast that may affect your travel plans.
