Coast-to-coast storm causes Thanksgiving travel delays with rain and snow

As Thanksgiving holiday travel is underway, a storm moving from the Rockies to the Midwest and Northeast is expected to bring rain and snow, impacting flights and roads. Nearly 3 million people are expected to be screened by TSA today, with a record 71.7 million traveling by car. Airports in Denver, Kansas City, St. Louis, and others will see weather impacts, with road travelers on I-80, I-64, I-75, I-25, and I-70 affected. Thanksgiving Day will bring rain to the East Coast and accumulating snow in the interior Northeast. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City will go on with rain expected. East Coast cities will see cold rain. By Friday morning, travel conditions are expected to return to normal, with a lake effect snow event around the Great Lakes. Authorities are warning travelers to be cautious with leaving cars in airport parking lots due to increased vehicle thefts. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport both saw an increase in car thefts this year. Police at airports are taking steps to increase security measures to prevent car thefts. Travelers should be aware and proactive to safeguard their vehicles while traveling during this busy holiday season.

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