As millions of Americans prepare to cross the country to gather with family and loved ones for Thanksgiving week, a winter storm is approaching the country. Snow, rain and strong winds will put everyone on the road at risk, so get ready and bundle up, because the cold is coming.
From the Mississippi Valley to the Northwest, the weather is going to make the best week of the year difficult.
Winter is coming
The end of November is going to bring rain, wind and snow. So, if you have to travel to celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, we ask you not to skimp on the safety of your vehicle, because they are coming strong.
The forecast puts the beginning of the storm from the Rocky Mountains, which will head towards the northern plains, and will reach the state of Mississippi between Tuesday and Wednesday.
This tour of meteorological phenomena will bring with it quite extreme climates, but what most worries meteorologists is a mass of cold air that will cause a drop in temperatures that will surprise even those who live in the coldest climates!
As the centre of the storm moves into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast later in the week, strong winds are expected to blow across Lake Michigan, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario and bring heavy snow across western Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, as well as western New York.
Be careful if you travel.
For all those of you who are planning to travel by car or plane, pay close attention because the storm could start to intensify on Thursday, which is the day when a greater number of people normally move around the country, and, yes, we all want to get home, but the inclement weather will require us to pay much more attention to the wheel and drive carefully.
What do we expect this week?
- Snow and extreme cold: no matter how accustomed you are to the cold, Michigan and New York residents, get out your hats and blankets because this week it could be freezing with temperatures below zero.
- Rain and very strong winds: the northwest of the country will experience torrential rains that will prevent us from celebrating Thanksgiving outdoors, prepare your living room and the heating
- Frost: The Gulf Coast, yes, could experience so much cold that everything freezes.
What do you recommend for us to prepare?
If you are traveling this week, the first thing you need to do is check the weather forecast regularly, because we know that the sky is capricious and can change from one moment to the next. Staying informed about changes could be crucial to choosing alternative routes.
- Keep flexibility in mind, you don’t need to leave home if it’s pouring rain, move your trip forward or back depending on the conditions you find on the road.
- If you fly, check with the airline the status of your flight to avoid surprises once you arrive at the airport.
- If you are going on a trip this week, the first thing you need to do is check the weather forecast regularly, because we know that the sky is capricious and can change from one moment to the next. Staying informed about changes could be crucial to choosing alternative routes.
- Keep flexibility in mind, you don’t need to leave home if it’s pouring rain, move your trip forward or back depending on the conditions you find on the road.
- If you fly, check with the airline the status of your flight so you don’t have any surprises once you get to the airport.
- If you travel by car, any preparation will be little, check that your car and its tires are in good condition, as well as the gas level, coolant, oil level, in other words, a complete check before leaving.
- Check the weather forecast and the condition of the roads you have to take.
- It is very important that you carry an emergency kit with you, including water, food, chains, blankets, flashlights with batteries, an ice scraper and, if possible, portable batteries for your mobile phone.
The cold is going to mark our favourite day of the year and it may mark the official beginning of winter, but don’t worry, Thanksgiving is our day to celebrate with family and appreciate what we have, so the important thing is that you get home in one piece!
