Summary
A strong winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and high winds to parts of the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and Great Lakes during the Thanksgiving holiday week. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, cautioning that travel could become difficult for the 80 million people predicted to travel for the holiday.
Key Facts
- A powerful winter storm is forecast to hit parts of the U.S. during Thanksgiving week.
- Heavy snow and high winds are expected in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.
- The storm will move to the Great Lakes area, bringing lake effect snow.
- Winter storm warnings affect Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
- Lake effect snow warnings are in place for New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
- Blizzard warnings are issued in some areas of Michigan and Wisconsin.
- The storm's impact could make holiday travel difficult for around 80 million travelers.
- Snow is predicted to spread from the Rockies to the Midwest and potentially reach the Northeast.
