Thanksgiving Weather: Could Storms Potentially Cause Problems For Holiday Travelers?

As Americans make their holiday travel plans, three storms are currently forecast to make things difficult for various regions in the coming days.

Freezing rain and sleet made its way across the east coast Sunday, battering areas from Philadelphia, past New York, and up to Boston. Further north, parts of New England up to the tip of Maine are expected to receive snow as the storm progresses. The storm should be mostly gone from the region by Monday.

“Travel could be very difficult as heavy snow leads to snow-covered roads,” a statement from the Portland National Weather Service office stated. “Heavy, wet snow may also lead to downed tree limbs and scattered power outages.”

Boston, New York and Philadelphia could all be hit by showers Wednesday.

In the Midwest, Chicago can see rain on Tuesday and a flurry on Wednesday. Cleveland may see showers on Wednesday, while Minneapolis may see snow. Detroit could see showers and wind on Wednesday.

On the West Coast, a winter storm is predicted to begin in the Sierra region late Tuesday and remain in effect until Thursday. According to the Sacramento branch of the NWS, areas above 3,000 feet in elevation may see as much as three feet of snow. Southern California may see some rain.

Finally, a front that passed through the Northern Plains over the weekend is expected to bring snowfall to the Midwest and Great Lakes regions by Monday and last through Tuesday. Some further snow may hit parts of the Southern High Plains and North Central U.S. on Wednesday and Thursday.