Forecasters say some areas could see up to 6 inches of snow by Tuesday, causing difficulties on roads and in the skies.
Severe weather hits country ahead of Thanksgiving travel
Severe weather is impacting parts of the country as millions of people head out for Thanksgiving.
Another snowstorm expected to cover large swaths of the United States early in the week threatens to disrupt post-Thanksgiving travel for millions of Americans returning home after the Nov. 27 holiday.
AccuWeather meteorologists say a wave of cold air will settle into the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Central Plains, potentially producing a messy blizzard of snow, sleet and rain.
Forecasters said some areas could see up to 6 inches of snow by Tuesday, causing difficulties on roads and in the air, days after another system dumped more than a foot of snow in parts of the Midwest and caused thousands of flight cancellations over the weekend.
As of 11 a.m. Sunday, more than 560 flights in and out of the United States had been canceled, according to FlightAware.
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport reported more than 8 inches of snow Sunday morning. Travelers flying from major Midwest airports including Chicago, Detroit, Denver, Minneapolis, St. Louis and Kansas City could face significant delays and cancellations on Sunday.
Forecasters warned that slush and snow could turn to ice and icy roads Sunday night.
“During the holiday weekend, prepare well and be prepared for travel disruptions,” said AccuWeather meteorologist Alyssa Glenny. “Crews may have a hard time dealing with heavy snow on roads and highways across the Midwest and Great Lakes.” “This stormy and cold pattern is expected to continue into the first week of December.”
Here’s what you need to know heading into this week.
In which states is it likely to snow?
A fast-moving snowstorm is expected to bring sleet-mixed snow to much of the East Coast, including Kansas, southern Nebraska, Pennsylvania, New York, northern New Jersey and New England from Monday into Tuesday, according to AccuWeather.
AccuWeather meteorologists predict 1 to 6 inches of snow in most areas, but precipitation amounts will vary.
The National Weather Service said light to moderate snow will accumulate in much of the Central Plains, from central Kansas to the Mississippi Valley and the lower Great Lakes, late Monday into Tuesday.
The National Weather Service said areas near the coasts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast can expect some showers, while inland areas can expect more winter weather.
The cold has taken hold
Temperatures in much of the eastern United States have fallen below normal since the beginning of the week, making it the coldest weather of the season so far.
“Cold air is expected to dominate the weather pattern from the Plains to much of the East for the first 10 days of December,” said AccuWeather Senior Long Range Meteorologist Joe Lundberg.
Sub-zero temperatures could continue for several weeks, creating conditions that could lead to more snow.
Lundberg said AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring at least two more potential storms in the first half of December.
