Millions of travelers face travel disruptions as severe storms approach

A winter storm that started in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains is expected to move towards the Colorado Rockies and then possibly hit the Appalachians on Thanksgiving Day, causing travel disruptions for millions of Americans. Denver may see a couple of inches of snow on Wednesday, potentially delaying flights and impacting travel on major interstates. The storm’s track and intensity will determine where rain and snow will fall in the Midwest and Northeast. Cold temperatures will add to travel havoc, with about 196 million Americans waking up to below-freezing temperatures by Saturday morning. With a record number of people expected to travel for Thanksgiving, the Transportation Security Administration anticipates its busiest period yet. In Colorado, heavy snow showers are expected with up to 4 feet of snow in some areas as a cyclone moves inland, prompting winter storm warnings and weather advisories. Snowfall is expected to peak between Tuesday and Wednesday, with significant impacts on high elevation areas above 9,500 feet. Rain in the Denver metro area will likely turn into snow Tuesday night. Overall, the storm is likely to bring disruptive weather conditions for Thanksgiving travelers across the country.

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