A winter storm is expected to bring snow to parts of the Midwest and Northeast on Thanksgiving, creating potentially dangerous travel conditions. The storm will also bring frigid temperatures and lake-effect snow to areas in the upper Midwest and Northeast, including Detroit and Buffalo. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City was met with cold, rainy weather. Some areas could see record-breaking cold temperatures, with wind chills as low as negative 40 degrees. This snowfall is good news for skiers, with ski resorts in western New York expected to receive heavy snow. Around 196 million people are expected to experience below freezing temperatures on Thanksgiving, posing risks of hypothermia and frostbite. The colder temperatures are expected to last into early December in some areas. In New York, the storm brought up to 5 inches of rain to lower elevation areas, with more rainfall expected in parts of the state. Parts of the Southeast may see severe thunderstorms, with the potential for brief tornadoes. Overall, the storm is expected to impact holiday travelers and residents in numerous states, with potential risks of dangerous driving conditions and health concerns due to the cold temperatures.
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Midwest and Northeast brace for heavy snowfall
