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Winter Storm Threatens Thanksgiving Travel in Midwest

11/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A winter storm will affect travel in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin ahead of Thanksgiving, prompting winter storm watches.
The National Weather Service forecasts 3 to 9 inches of snow and wind gusts to 45 mph from Tuesday through Wednesday, with Devils Lake and Bemidji at risk.
Travelers should adjust plans due to hazardous conditions.
Thanksgiving Day temperatures will be in the low 20s with mostly sunny skies.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, which struck from March 11 to 14, resulted in over 400 deaths and paralyzed the East Coast from Chesapeake Bay to Maine. With snowdrifts reaching 50 feet, the storm disrupted transportation and communication, prompting infrastructure changes like underground railways. This event highlighted the need for improved weather forecasting and preparedness against severe winter storms, a challenge still relevant today.

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Story summary

A winter storm will affect travel in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin ahead of Thanksgiving, prompting winter storm watches.
The National Weather Service forecasts 3 to 9 inches of snow and wind gusts to 45 mph from Tuesday through Wednesday, with Devils Lake and Bemidji at risk.
Travelers should adjust plans due to hazardous conditions.
Thanksgiving Day temperatures will be in the low 20s with mostly sunny skies.

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