An impactful storm system could bring snow, rain and high winds across eastern portions of the U.S., imperiling holiday celebrations.
An impactful storm system is poised to disrupt Thanksgiving travel plans and holiday festivities across multiple regions of the United States, with particular concerns for major parades and travel hubs in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, according to forecasters.
This year’s holiday is expected to see record-breaking travel numbers, with AAA projecting 79.9 million Americans taking to the roads and skies throughout the week.
However, the developing weather system could bring strong wind, heavy rain and accumulating snow to parts of the country during Thanksgiving and Black Friday.Holiday Parades at Risk
The storm threatens to impact major Thanksgiving Day parades, notably in New York and Philadelphia.
Even if the cold Canadian air mass is delayed in its southward progression, the combination of drenching rain and strong winds could create hazardous conditions.
“A storm has the potential to snarl transit for those even traveling locally across portions of the Midwest and Northeast on Thanksgiving Day, even those chasing Black Friday deals could contend with travel challenges”, AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tyler Roys said in a statement.
Wind gusts up to 20 mph are possible from the Tennessee Valley to the Virginia coastline. While these speeds might seem modest, they pose significant risks for parade operations—particularly for the handling of large balloons.
