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Thanksgiving Travel Disrupted by Severe Weather Across the U.S.

Snow, rain, and arctic temperatures are causing delays and hazardous conditions as record numbers of Americans travel for the holiday.

  • A winter storm is impacting large portions of the U.S., with snow in the Midwest, rain in the East, and severe thunderstorms in the South disrupting Thanksgiving travel plans.
  • Record-breaking travel numbers are expected, with 80 million Americans driving and 30 million flying during the Thanksgiving period, according to AAA.
  • Heavy snow is forecast for areas near the Great Lakes and Northern New England, with some locations expecting up to 8 inches or more, while coastal regions will primarily experience rain and strong winds.
  • Major airports like Denver, San Francisco, Newark, and Boston are likely to experience significant delays and cancellations due to adverse weather conditions.
  • An arctic air mass will bring plummeting temperatures and dangerous wind chills across the Plains, Midwest, and Northeast, continuing into the weekend.
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