Thunderstorms and heavy snowfall this Thanksgiving

As millions of Americans prepare to cross the country to gather with family and loved ones for the week of Thanksgiving, a winter storm is approaching the country. Snow, rain and high 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 will 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’re traveling to celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, we ask that you don’t skimp on the safety of your vehicle, because they’re coming strong.

The outlook 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 trip to meteorological phenomena will bring with it quite extreme climates, but what worries meteorologists the most 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 center of the storm moves into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast later this week, strong winds are expected to blow over Lake Michigan, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, bringing heavy snow across western Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, as well as western New York .

Be careful if you travel.

To all of you planning to travel by car or plane, please be very aware as the storm may begin to intensify on Thursday, which is the day when a larger number of people normally move around the country, and yes, we all want to get home, but the bad 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, residents of Michigan and New York should bring out their hats and blankets because this week could see freezing temperatures below zero.
• Rain and very strong winds: the northwest part of the country will experience heavy 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 we prepare?

If you’re traveling this week, the first thing you should do is check the weather forecast regularly, because we know the skies are capricious and can change from one moment to the next. Staying informed about changes can be crucial in choosing alternative routes.

• Keep flexibility in mind, you don’t have 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 are flying, check with the airline about the status of your flight to avoid surprises when you arrive at the airport.
• If you’re going on a trip this week, the first thing you should do is check the weather forecast regularly, because we know that the sky is capricious and can change at any moment. Staying informed about changes can be crucial in choosing alternative routes.
• Keep flexibility in mind, you don’t have 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’re flying, check with the airline about the status of your flight so you don’t have any surprises when you first arrive at the airport.
• If you travel by car, any preparation will be small, check that your car and its tires are in good condition, as well as gas level, coolant, oil level, in other words a complete check before departure.
• Check the weather forecast and the condition of the roads you need 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 cell phone.

The cold is going to mark our favorite day of the year and it may mark the official start 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 !