Winter weather warnings have been issued in eight states, with heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions forecast until Thanksgiving. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued complete winter storm warnings for Wyoming, Alaska, Colorado, and Utah. Winter weather advisories are also in force in regions of Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Nevada. In some regions, up to 36 inches of snow may accumulate, with gusts gusting up to 55 mph. The poor weather is likely to disrupt Thanksgiving travel, with limited visibility and snow-covered roadways making driving dangerous. The extensive warnings and advisories came one day before the Thanksgiving holiday when millions of Americans are scheduled to travel. Authorities have encouraged residents and visitors to impacted areas to keep informed about local weather conditions and carry emergency supplies. The NWS has warned that flying snow can considerably limit visibility, especially in places with heavy winds. Travelers are recommended to monitor road conditions with local 511 services and to avoid needless travel.
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Avalanche warnings issued for Thanksgiving
Avalanche warnings are in place across Colorado as travelers set out to meet family and friends for Thanksgiving.
Warnings issued by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) and relayed by the National Weather Service (NWS) are in place until Thursday evening for the West Elk Mountains.
Park Range, Flat Tops, Gore Range, Indian Peaks, Sawatch Range, Elk Mountains, and the western and southern San Juan Mountains all have warnings in place until Wednesday evening.
"Large and dangerous avalanches will be very easy to trigger in many places," an NWS update said.
"Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended in the mentioned areas."
Read the full story by Tom Howarth on Newsweek.
09:41 AM EST
'First arctic outbreak of the season' expected through weekend
The National Weather Service has announced that the "first arctic outbreak of the season" is expected to make its way through the east of the U.S. throughout the weekend.
The first arctic outbreak of the season is set to move through the eastern U.S. this week bringing a chilly holiday weekend for many. Dangerous wind chills across the Upper Midwest and heavy snows downwind of the Great Lakes will accompany this wintry blast. pic.twitter.com/Q9ma6e057O
— National Weather Service (@NWS) November 27, 202409:35 AM EST
Drivers in 10 states warned over 'hazardous' conditions
Thick fog warnings are in place across 10 U.S. states, with the National Weather Service (NWS) advising drivers to be aware of potentially dangerous conditions.
These "dense fog advisories" have been given to large sections of Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina, as well as smaller regions within Florida, Idaho, Maine, Texas and Washington.
According to the NWS, dense fog advisories are issued when "widespread fog is expected to reduce visibilities to 1/4 mile or less over a large area for an extended period of time (2 or more hours).
"Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," they added.
"The dense patchy nature of this fog can make travel more dangerous as visibility can fall rapidly over short distances."
The fog advisories are mostly in place until 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. local time this morning.
Read the full story by Jess Thompson on Newsweek.
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