Post-Thanksgiving Weather Travel Forecast: Rain, Snow And Much Colder Air
While there won't be any major storms this year for post-Thanksgiving travels, areas of rain, snow or wind may lead to some headaches at the airport or on the road.
Below we have a look at both current conditions and the day-by-day forecast through Sunday, along with some areas that could see delays or travel issues.
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Current Weather
The map below shows where areas of rain or snow are currently located.
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Travel Forecast
Friday
Possible travel issues: Lake-effect snow bands could be heavy and winds could be strong in parts of the Great Lakes snowbelts from Upper Michigan to western and upstate New York. These could produce major travel problems along small stretches of Interstate 90 from northeast Ohio east of Cleveland to southwest New York and Interstate 81 north of Syracuse, New York. Brisk, cold winds are also expected in the rest of the Midwest. Otherwise, just a few showers, perhaps with a rumble of thunder, are possible in the Florida Peninsula ahead of a cold front.
Possible airport weather delays: None are expected at major hubs.
Good weather: Much of the rest of the country should be precipitation free.
(MAPS: 10-Day U.S. Forecast Highs And Lows)
Saturday
Possible travel issues: Heavy lake-effect snow bands are likely to continue in parts of the Great Lakes snowbelts from Upper Michigan to upstate New York. Once again, there could be significant travel problems within these bands of snow. An area of light to moderate snow is possible in parts of the Central Plains and mid-Mississippi Valley that could lead to some slippery travel.
Possible airport weather delays: Kansas City, St. Louis (if light snow develops)
Good weather: Much of the rest of the country should be precipitation free.
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Sunday
Possible travel issues: Heavy lake-effect snow bands will likely continue in parts of the Great Lakes snowbelts from Upper Michigan to upstate New York. Given the previous several days of lake snow, there could be locally major travel problems in these areas.
Possible airport weather delays: None are expected at major hubs.
Good weather: Much of the rest of the country should be precipitation free.
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