A Thanksgiving Day storm has caused travel woes for thousands of people on the East Coast, with heavy snow and rain impacting airports and roads. Winter storm warnings are in effect for parts of the Northeast, with over a foot of snow possible. Thousands were left without power in Maine due to the storm. Denver International Airport experienced over 700 flight delays due to heavy snow in the Rockies, while Newark Liberty International Airport had delays earlier in the week due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.
Despite the travel disruptions, a record 71.1 million people are expected to travel by car for the Thanksgiving holiday. Drivers should be cautious of rainy and snowy conditions. Lake effect snow alerts are in effect for areas near lakes Ontario and Erie, with hazardous travel conditions expected.
Siberian air moving south will bring frigid temperatures across the country, with daytime highs well below average in many places. Overnight lows will be below freezing, with temperatures in the teens expected in Chicago and the 20s in New York City, St. Louis, and other cities. Sunday is expected to be the busiest travel day, with 3 million people passing through TSA checkpoints. Travelers are advised to avoid driving during peak times on Sunday and Monday, with challenging road conditions expected.
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