Winter Storm Threatens Post-Thanksgiving Travel for Millions

URGENT UPDATE: A massive winter storm is set to disrupt post-Thanksgiving travel for millions of Americans starting this weekend. Weather experts at the FOX Forecast Center warn that a dip in the jet stream combined with Arctic air will unleash heavy snowfall across the Rockies and Central U.S. from Friday through early Saturday.

Snowfall totals could reach multi-inches, especially in the higher elevations of the Rocky Mountains. Denver is expected to receive 1-3 inches of snow by Monday, marking the end of a more than 200-day snowless streak. Meanwhile, the Midwest is bracing for 5-8 inches of snow, impacting states like Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Major cities including Chicago, Milwaukee, Des Moines, and Madison are poised for significant snowfall.

As millions return home from their Thanksgiving festivities beginning Friday, travel across the Plains, Midwest, and Great Lakes could be severely hampered. Travel disruptions are expected at major airports including Chicago O’Hare, Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan, and Milwaukee Mitchell International, with delays and cancellations likely persisting into Monday.

The FOX Forecast Center emphasizes that localized higher snowfall totals could occur, particularly near the Great Lakes region. As the storm progresses throughout the weekend, snow will shift eastward, bringing potential travel issues to the Northeast and New England.

Stay informed and check your travel plans now. Visit local weather services to understand how this storm may affect your journey home. Millions are at risk of facing chaotic travel conditions as a result of this impending winter weather.