Summary
The article discusses major snowstorms that have occurred during the Thanksgiving period in the United States, impacting travel and causing disruptions. It highlights several significant storms, including the Great Appalachian Storm of 1950 and storms in 1971, 1989, 2014, and 2019. These storms have resulted in travel delays, road closures, and power outages, affecting millions of people.
Key Facts
- Thanksgiving snowstorms can cause significant travel disruptions and safety concerns.
- The Great Appalachian Storm of 1950 brought up to 62 inches of snow and hurricane-force winds, resulting in 160 deaths.
- In 1971, a storm dropped 22.5 inches of snow in Albany, New York, during Thanksgiving week.
- The 1989 storm brought over a foot of snow to Virginia and North Carolina, unusual for November.
- A 2014 storm delayed over 4,000 flights and canceled 700 the day before Thanksgiving.
- The 2019 Thanksgiving Week Blizzard affected many states from the West Coast to the Midwest.
- Individual cities maintain snowfall records for Thanksgiving, such as Caribou, Maine, with 7.7 inches in 1971.
- More storms are expected in the central and eastern U.S. during Thanksgiving, potentially causing travel issues.
