AccuWeather.com reports weather over parts of the Midwest and East Coast could cause headaches for travelers Wednesday, who will already have to endure crowded interstates and airports.
Roads from northeastern Iowa to northern Minnesota are expected to remain wet throughout Wednesday despite a change from rain to snow. Enough snow could fall during the evening to lead to slippery spots on interstates 35, 90 and 94.
Northwest winds will gust to 40 mph at times across the northern Plains Wednesday, threatening to cause flight delays in Omaha, Neb., and Des Moines, Iowa. Motorists will also feel the gusty winds push their vehicles.
Rain showers will be more of a nuisance farther east around the Great Lakes Wednesday.
With clouds hanging low in the sky, minor flight delays are possible in Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C, New York City and Boston.
Heavier rain and thunderstorms across Florida Wednesday can lead to delays as well. Blinding downpours and water ponding on I-75 and I-95 will pose a danger to motorists.
With high pressure in control, the weather will only be responsible for just a few travel problems across the West.
Patchy morning fog will create poor visibility across California's central valley. Santa Ana winds can be disruptive for a time over parts of Southern California as well.
In a report released last week, AAA projects that an estimated 38.4 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Out of those travelers, 33.2 million will reach their destination by automobile and 2.3 million will fly.
Story by AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Kristina Pydynowski
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