Thanksgiving Weekend Forecast: Frigid Temperatures to Grip Half of US with Snowstorms in Great Lakes Region

A ferocious snowstorm is threatening parts of the Great Lakes region, while bitter Arctic air is set to blast half of the country, causing temperatures to drop by 15 to 25 degrees across the eastern US. More than 6 million people are under winter weather alerts, with some areas expected to receive up to 5 feet of snow. Travel disruptions are anticipated in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York as heavy lake-effect snow is forecast. Parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York have already received over 2 feet of snow, and some areas may end up with 4 to 6 feet by Monday. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for 11 counties due to the snow threat. Travel advisories urging people to stay off the roads have been issued, with dangerous wind chills and frostbite risks in the central US. Freeze watches are in effect for millions of people in southern states, with temperatures below freezing expected. Travel disruptions are likely, with the National Weather Service advising against travel in the hardest-hit areas. Despite the challenges in the Great Lakes region, no major weather-related travel issues are expected this weekend elsewhere in the country.

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