The latest weather forecast showed that a developing storm could cause travel delays and concerns during and after Thanksgiving as heavy rains and snows could unload this week.
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Over 55 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving.
The holiday is important as they can reconnect with their old friends and families. Individuals traveling this week should anticipate travel delays due to the heavy rains.
AccuWeather shared that an estimated 4.5 million individuals planned to travel by air, while 49 million would be on the main roads or using land-based vehicles.
Travel delays
In the latest weather forecast on November 21, AccuWeather reported that the cross-country developing storm could cause travel hazards, disrupting Thanksgiving outdoor activities and travel.
The developing storm would unleash not only heavy rains but also potential snow.
Residents also in the affected areas must anticipate the severe weather.
Meanwhile, it noted that the storm would track portions of the Pacific Northwest, bringing mountain snow and rain starting Tuesday.
The most impact of the storm could be felt in Seattle, western Washington, and the northern Rockies.
As many prepared for the travel, the developing storm system could give headaches to people traveling to other states. Portions of Florida and the southeast coast could expect wintry weather.
Meanwhile, northern Rockies and Plains could expect light snow.
Furthermore, AccuWeather announced that the travel outlook on Tuesday would record good travel conditions in portions of Atlanta, New York, Portland, Chicago, Houston, Denver, and Los Angeles.
The weather update emphasized the importance of getting informed about the weather news to avoid the inconvenience of the storm for travelers.
On Wednesday, the report added that good weather conditions could persist in portions of New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, and Portland.
On Thanksgiving, the weather report also said that portions of Portland and Los Angeles could record dry and milder temperatures.
Moreover, rain showers with thunderstorms could impact Chicago, Atlanta, and Houston.
Recently, New York suffered from the lake-effect snow that caused travel restrictions and hazards. Colder temperatures in the area would unleash due to the colder air.
On Friday, the weather outlook said that storm conditions could be expected, resulting in gusty winds, travel disruptions, and slippery roads.
According to the forecast, rain and snow would be seen in Green Bay and Indianapolis.
At the same time, rain and showers could emerge in Charleston, New York, Nashville, and Buffalo. In Quebec City, snow showers would occur.
The weather would improve on the same day, November 25. In Los Angeles, Portland, Houston, and Denver, good travel conditions are set.
Fair travel conditions could also emerge in Atlanta, Chicago, and New York.
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In a previous report, Florida will also anticipate heavy rain this week that could cause dangerous seas and flooding due to high tide
Thanksgiving preparations
As Thanksgiving is expected, the weather conditions could cause concerns for many travelers, especially since some portions have good to bad travel conditions.
It is important to travel ahead and anticipate that flights could be delayed.
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