Here is a sneak peek at the Holiday travel forecast:
Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, one of the biggest travel days of the year, will be dry over much of the country. It will be cold up north, with some snow showers in the Great Lakes area.
Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, will be dry and cold over the eastern half of the nation. There still could be a few snow showers in the Great Lakes region. A storm system will be encroaching on the Pacific Northwest again, with heavy rains and some mountain snows from northern California to Washington. A coastal storm will be moving up the East Coast, but it should remain far enough offshore to prevent big problems.
On Black Friday (I hate that name), there shouldn’t be any really significant travel problems. The western storm will be weakening, but will still be spreading rain and snow across parts of the West. A trough over the eastern United States will keep things generally cool.
By Saturday, skiers at the resorts in Vermont may wake up happy, while snow showers will continue over much of the Northeast. No major driving or flying problems are anticipated.
As everyone starts home by Sunday, Rain may develop over the Southeast U.S., but widespread problems are not expected.
Safe travels everyone, and Happy Holidays!
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