Major US Winter Storms Threaten Post-Thanksgiving Travel

Widespread Winter Storms Impacting Travel

• ❄️ Heavy lake effect snow is continuing near the Great Lakes, with an additional 1 to 2 feet expected, and up to 22 inches possible in Buffalo with 40 mph winds.
• ⚠️ Winter storm advisories are in effect for over 40 million Americans through the end of the weekend, impacting travel plans after Thanksgiving.
• 🌨️ Areas like De Moines, Iowa, and Chicago could see up to 12 to 14 inches of snow, significantly slowing down travel.

Snow Squalls and Eastern Storms

• ⚡ Snow squall warnings have been issued for central Pennsylvania, indicating sudden, intense snowfall.
• 🌊 An Atmospheric River event is developing in the Pacific Northwest, expected to intensify weather systems across a large portion of the country.
• 🧊 The next wave of winter storms is taking shape, potentially causing further travel disruptions nationwide.

Weekend Weather Forecast and Cold Air

• 🌧️ Saturday's forecast includes rain to the south and snow to the north, intensifying by Saturday night and Sunday with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour in some locations.
• ☔ The I-95 corridor, including DC, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, is expected to experience a rain event late in the weekend, which will then clear out.
• 🥶 Following the precipitation, the coldest air of the season is anticipated, with temperatures feeling like single digits in the northern plains by Sunday and in the 20s and 30s along the East Coast early next week.
• 🗓️ December is set to begin with weather conditions that are typical for the season, marking a clear transition into winter.