Arctic Blast Disrupts Post-Thanksgiving Travel Across U.S.

Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures create hazardous conditions in several states as holiday travelers attempt to return home.

An Arctic air mass has caused severe snowstorms and dangerously cold winds in the northern Plains, Midwest, and Great Lakes regions, impacting millions of post-Thanksgiving travelers.
New York and Pennsylvania have declared snow emergencies, with some areas in upstate New York receiving up to 46 inches of snow from lake-effect storms.
Travel bans on commercial vehicles and road closures have been implemented in parts of New York, while National Guard troops have been deployed to assist in snow removal and community support.
Temperatures across the eastern U.S. are expected to remain 10 to 20 degrees below average, with additional snowfall forecasted for Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Local communities and emergency responders have worked to aid stranded travelers, including distributing food and water to those stuck in vehicles for extended periods.