Foul weather could hamper Thanksgiving travel across the U.S. – The Weather Network

Aside from a touch of gloomy rain in California—as well as some rain and snow in Nevada and Utah—conditions are looking just fine for folks travelling through the rest of the country on Wednesday.

Thursday/Friday: Rain builds along the East Coast

Thursday will see the weather go downhill in a hurry back east, though, as the same trough responsible for flooding Canada with Arctic air begins to churn up the atmosphere down south.

A low-pressure system is expected to develop in the Tennessee Valley as a cold front plows into the eastern portion of the U.S. on Thanksgiving Day.

Heading out? Be sure to check the radar before you leave!

Widespread rain and gusty winds are expected up and down the eastern seaboard as this system develops and pushes east through the day. These foul conditions will likely cause delays for flights connecting through Atlanta—the world’s busiest airport—as well as major hubs including Charlotte, Washington, Philadelphia, and New York.

The rain will also make for slow travel along vast stretches of Interstate 95, Interstate 40, and Interstate 85.

Weekend: Headaches possible around the Great Lakes

Things are looking much better across most of the U.S. heading into the second half of the long holiday weekend.