AccuWeather forecasters are continuing to track the potential for a gathering storm to impact travelers who are venturing out to beat the holiday rush next Wednesday.
AccuWeather forecasters are continuing to track the potential for a storm to impact Americans hitting the roads and skies early to beat the Thanksgiving travel rush next Wednesday. The biggest impact from the gathering storm will be the strong winds associated with it, but heavy snow and drenching rains are also on the pre-Thanksgiving menu.
The major weathermaker that’s threatening to throw a wrench in early travel plans is an upper-level disturbance that was way out over the northern Canada Rockies as of Friday. AccuWeather meteorologists expect that potent piece of energy to dive down over American airspace as it moves to the east and then develops into a winter storm over the Midwest this weekend.
Farther east, a stretch of the Interstate 95 corridor, including cities from Washington, D.C., to New York City, is likely to be spared the worst of the upcoming stormy pattern. However, rainfall may cause localized travel slowdowns on Monday and lingering wind could disrupt air travel and cause hazards for motorists in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.
Boston and areas farther north may not be so lucky, and the storm may evolve to the point that it’s capable of unleashing drenching rain and perhaps even some snowflakes. Areas across the interior from upstate New York to northern New England could face a dose of disruptive winter weather.
