Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Severe Winter Storm to Disrupt Thanksgiving Travel Nationwide

11/27/2025

48 10 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

A winter storm will begin Thanksgiving night in the Pacific Northwest and move across 1,000 miles, bringing rain and snow.
Meteorologists warn of severe travel disruptions, especially in the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and Great Lakes, with snowfall of a foot possible.
Arctic air will sweep in, dropping temperatures as much as 25 degrees below average.
The storm will intensify through the weekend and affect travel into early next week.

1 of 1

Story summary

A winter storm will begin Thanksgiving night in the Pacific Northwest and move across 1,000 miles, bringing rain and snow.
Meteorologists warn of severe travel disruptions, especially in the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and Great Lakes, with snowfall of a foot possible.
Arctic air will sweep in, dropping temperatures as much as 25 degrees below average.
The storm will intensify through the weekend and affect travel into early next week.