Forecast maps from AccuWeather indicate expected travel conditions during Thanksgiving week, a crucial time as the American Automobile Association predicts over 80 million people will travel for the holiday.
Travel Conditions Overview
-
Wednesday: Poor travel conditions are expected in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The East Coast and Northwest should experience "fair" conditions, while many parts of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado will be in the good category.
-
Thursday: Travelers heading through areas of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana will encounter poor conditions. Additional poor conditions are forecasted for Michigan, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
-
Friday: Similar predictions show poor travel conditions for parts of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan, along with affected regions in Montana, Wyoming, the Dakotas, and Nebraska.
Severe Weather Warnings
The National Weather Service has already issued a number of winter weather warnings across these affected regions. Heavy snow is anticipated to create challenging travel conditions, particularly in areas including the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and along critical routes like I-81 and I-90.
AccuWeather’s senior meteorologist, Tyler Roys, notes that expected snow rates could reach two inches per hour, coupled with gusts exceeding 50 mph. Power outages may also occur, especially near Buffalo.
Expert Predictions
Dan DePodwin, AccuWeather’s vice president of forecasting operations, has cautioned that the combination of record traveler numbers and significant storms before and after Thanksgiving could lead to widespread delays and disruptions.
For up-to-date local forecasts and further information, the National Weather Service provides regular updates on its website and social media channels.
Related topics can be found through the National Weather Service: National Weather Service Updates and AccuWeather Forecast.