Due to a significant Arctic outbreak, dangerous wind chills are projected over the northern Plains on Thanksgiving Day, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The storm system not only impacts travel plans for millions but also threatens the safety of holiday travelers. Weather forecasts indicate that New England and parts of the northeastern U.S. may experience substantial snowfall, while the East Coast braces for potential thunderstorms.
On Wednesday, a chaotic travel day was recorded with over 4,500 flight delays and numerous cancellations, as the traveling public surged ahead of Thanksgiving. The busiest days for air travel were anticipated to be on Tuesday and Wednesday just before the holiday, with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) estimating nearly nine million passengers to be screened in airports these days alone. It was noted that about 80 million Americans were planning to travel at least 50 miles by car during the holiday week.
While the Midwest braced for snow and severe thunderstorms on Friday, the western regions were not exempt from drastic weather impacts. Dense fog warnings were in effect across the Pacific Northwest, California, and freezing fog reported in parts of Oregon and Washington state. The unpredictable weather in the past week also included a winter storm that led to heavy snowfall in higher elevations of the West.
In contrast, communities that endured last week's bomb cyclone, marked by sharply dropping air pressure and significant flooding, continue their recovery efforts while facing new weather challenges. As citizens navigate the turbulence of severe conditions, many are hopeful that the Thanksgiving spirit will prevail despite the obstacles posed by nature.
On Wednesday, a chaotic travel day was recorded with over 4,500 flight delays and numerous cancellations, as the traveling public surged ahead of Thanksgiving. The busiest days for air travel were anticipated to be on Tuesday and Wednesday just before the holiday, with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) estimating nearly nine million passengers to be screened in airports these days alone. It was noted that about 80 million Americans were planning to travel at least 50 miles by car during the holiday week.
While the Midwest braced for snow and severe thunderstorms on Friday, the western regions were not exempt from drastic weather impacts. Dense fog warnings were in effect across the Pacific Northwest, California, and freezing fog reported in parts of Oregon and Washington state. The unpredictable weather in the past week also included a winter storm that led to heavy snowfall in higher elevations of the West.
In contrast, communities that endured last week's bomb cyclone, marked by sharply dropping air pressure and significant flooding, continue their recovery efforts while facing new weather challenges. As citizens navigate the turbulence of severe conditions, many are hopeful that the Thanksgiving spirit will prevail despite the obstacles posed by nature.
