Friday, November 29, 2024 Travelers already at their destinations this Thanksgiving are breathing a sigh of relief as a massive storm system wreaks havoc across the East Coast, causing delays and disruptions for those still in transit. This winter storm is sweeping through New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Denver, and other major cities, bringing snow, rain, and severe weather that has impacted millions of holiday plans. The National Weather Service is calling the storm a “dynamic mid-latitude cyclone,” delivering heavy snowfall to interior areas of the Northeast while pounding the I-95 corridor with relentless rain.
Winter storm warnings are in place for central New England, where snow totals may surpass a foot in mountainous areas. Warmer valley regions, however, are expected to see lighter snow accumulation due to higher surface temperatures. Snow has already piled up in parts of New York and Pennsylvania.
Knox, NY, reported 8 inches of snow, and Pleasant Mount, PA, recorded 6 inches. Meanwhile, rain is drenching cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, making travel treacherous. Travel started relatively smoothly on Thanksgiving Eve but quickly unraveled as a storm in the Rockies brought heavy snow.
Over 700 flights were delayed yesterday at Denver International Airport, with deicing operations slowing departures in both Denver and Salt Lake City. Newark Liberty International Airport, a critical hub for United Airlines, faced 95-minute delays yesterday due to a s.