This year’s Thanksgiving travel could get complicated as millions of Americans prepare for long-distance trips while a mix of winter storm snow forecasts, rain and lake-effect snow begins sweeping across several states. According to NOAA Weather, NWS, The Weather Channel and AccuWeather, parts of the northern U.S. may face a blizzard warning and severe travel delays.
Peak Travel Day: Heavy Snow on November 26
Forecasters report that winter storm warnings are in effect across the Great Lakes region, including Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. As many travelers hit the road, heavy snow is expected over the upper Mississippi Valley and parts of Wisconsin.
Cities like Cleveland, Detroit, Minneapolis and Chicago could experience airline delays as wind gusts reach 40 mph.
This aligns with updated Cleveland weather and Detroit weather alerts.
Where Snow Is Falling
On Wednesday, Nov. 26, significant snow is expected in:
Twin Cities metro
Northern Michigan
Central Michigan
Northern Wisconsin
Strong winds may create drifting snow across North Dakota, South Dakota and western Minnesota.
Overnight, snow and winds will move toward northeast Ohio, northwest Pennsylvania and upstate New York.
Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest could see light to moderate rain throughout the day.
Thanksgiving Day Weather Forecast
Thanksgiving Day could bring intense lake-effect snow, making travel dangerous on key interstates:
I-90 from Cleveland to Buffalo
I-81 near Syracuse
I-94 and I-196 in western Michigan
Rain and gusty winds may also affect parts of Washington and Oregon, according to local weather updates.
In Florida, scattered thundershowers are possible.
Travel Outlook for Thanksgiving Weekend
As the holiday weekend continues, more snow and rain are expected:
Black Friday:
Snow in the Northern Plains, Missouri Valley & eastern Great Lakes
Thunderstorms from Kansas and Missouri down to Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas & western Louisiana
Saturday, Nov. 29:
Snow spreads from the upper Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley
Heavy rain expected from Texas to the lower Mississippi Valley
Sunday, Nov. 30:
Snow in Colorado, western Kansas and northern New Mexico
Possible snow in areas of the Northeast
Rain likely from Virginia and the Carolinas toward the Gulf Coast
Energy & Safety Concerns
With strong snow systems approaching, families relying on Consumers Energy and other utility services may need to prepare for possible outages caused by heavy wind or snow accumulation.
Final Note
If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving, keep checking updated forecasts from NOAA Weather, local weather offices and NWS bulletins for the latest warnings related to blizzard warning, road safety, and snow storm weather forecast alerts.
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