Thanksgiving Day Storm Disrupts Northeast with Rain and Snow, Causing Travel Delays

A Thanksgiving Day storm has brought snow and rain to the East Coast, causing travel issues for thousands of people. Winter storm warnings are in effect for parts of the Northeast, with over a foot of snow possible. Air travel was disrupted in Denver and Salt Lake City due to heavy snow. Newark Liberty International Airport had delays due to a shortage of air traffic controllers. Over 71 million people are expected to travel by car for the holiday, leading to congested roads. Drivers should be cautious of rainy and snowy conditions on the East Coast. Lake effect snow alerts are in effect in the Great Lakes region. Frigid temperatures are expected across the country, bringing daytime highs 10 to 20 degrees below average. Temperatures will drop below freezing from Chicago to the Gulf Coast. Sunday is expected to be the busiest day for travel, with 3 million people passing through TSA checkpoints. The worst times to drive back home will be Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. Overall, travelers should be prepared for challenging conditions and delays as they make their way back from the Thanksgiving holiday.

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