Millions Under Weather Alerts During Post-Thanksgiving Travel

A post-Thanksgiving snowstorm disrupted travel plans for nearly 14 million people across the Rockies and Central Plains, reports the New York Times.

Winter storm warnings and advisories affected various regions, with Kansas experiencing up to a foot of snow. Hazardous conditions prompted warnings from the National Weather Service, urging caution on snow-packed and icy roads. As millions returned home from the holiday, the storm challenged the 55.4 million estimated Thanksgiving travellers.

AAA noted a 2.3% increase in travel compared to the previous year, marking the third-highest Thanksgiving forecast since 2000. Amid busy airport security checkpoints, FlightAware reported minimal disruptions.

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