A winter storm named Boreas is bringing heavy rain, snow, and wind from California through to Texas and is likely to keep heading east towards Louisiana. Oklahoma has witnessed a foot of snow, causing road slow-downs in some areas. As the storm nears the US East Coast around mid-week, it will start heading north.
Around 42 million people are expected to travel for the long Thanksgiving weekend – 39 million on the road and 3 million in the air. Many flights have been cancelled, and travelers should anticipate that this storm may impact their plans.
Evan Myers from AccuWeather.com said, “If the storm hugs the coast and develops to its full potential, it could be a flight nightmare, not only for travelers in the East, but also throughout the nation.”
This powerful storm has caused multi-vehicle crashes, downed power lines, and flooding that has resulted in 13 deaths. Many are also stranded as they try to make their way through the affected areas.
According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm warning has been issued across Texas and Oklahoma through Monday. The system is expected to bring stormy winter conditions into the Southern Plains states and the Southeast, reaching the Northeast within five days. Temperatures will remain in the 15-20 degrees Fahrenheit range as it arrives on the East Coast by Thursday.
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- Com said, “If the storm hugs the coast and develops to its full potential, it could be a flight nightmare, not only for travelers in the East, but also throughout the nation.
- Around 42 million people are expected to travel for the long Thanksgiving weekend – 39 million on the road and 3 million in the air.
- A winter storm named Boreas is bringing heavy rain, snow, and wind from California through to Texas and is likely to keep heading east towards Louisiana.
