Thanksgiving Travel Could Be Pummeled by Monster Storm on East Coast

[Celerity]

https://www.thedailybeast.com/thanksgiving-travel-could-be-pummeled-by-monster-storm-on-east-coast?via=newsletter&source=BI-CS-All

A massive storm is forecast to hit the East Coast early next week, just as much of the nation is embarking on Thanksgiving travel. “Even though we are still almost a week out and forecasts can change, this looks like a planes, trains, and automobiles storm,” CNN meteorologist Chad Myers said of a brewing storm system that could prove to be a nightmare for travelers.

Meteorologists say the storm is likely to begin in the Midwest on Sunday and build strength before spreading to the East Coast on Monday or Tuesday. The storm could bring heavy winds and snow to some areas further north, while bombarding areas further south with thunderstorms and rain. “We could be looking at a huge mess and a real wrench in holiday travel,” AccuWeather meteorologist Jon Porter said.

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/11/16/weather/thanksgiving-travel-weather-forecast-storm/index.html

[underpants]

1. Well great. Driving to Georgia on Wednesday maybe middle of the night Tuesday

Damn.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

2. Glad I'll be driving from Kansas to Virginia

on Saturday and Sunday.

Actually, this trip is coming about because of health issues of a relative who lives in the DC area.

I'm taking Amtrak tomorrow from New Mexico to Kansas City. Booked a roomette. I've done this trip before as well as a couple of other Amtrak rides. I really love the train. I just wish there were more routes, more frequent service on the routes they have.

[peggysue2]

3. Wow!

This is the first year in over 20 years we won't be driving from Tennessee to Philly. Have had some pretty hairy drives back and forth over the years. Can't say I'll miss it. This year we'll be simply taking a 40 minute drive to New Jersey for Turkey Day, then taking the train into the city next day to catch the John Jasper exhibit at the Philadelphia Art Museum. Looking forward to it.

For everyone with one of those monster drives ahead? Drive safe and have a great holiday!