Timeline for Thanksgiving Travel

Courtesy of Politico.com



Could we see our first snow of the season during the busiest travel day of the year? Yes, it is quite possible to see small snow accumulations. We will breakdown the timeline to keep you updated as we receive information!

Monday Night Nov. 24th
A cold front with a dry passage will pass over us Monday. Clouds will increase, but the colder temperatures will remain to the west of us, back towards the higher elevations.
Tuesday Night Nov. 25th
High pressure will move into the region and winds will shift from the north bringing in the colder air. Temperatures will drop approximately 10 degrees in some locations.
Wednesday Nov. 26th.
A coastal storm currently off the East Coast may bring some winter weather to the Mid-Atlantic region on the busiest travel day of the year. The coastal low will make its way up the coast on Wednesday. We will be monitoring the track of the storm. As for now there still remains some uncertainty whether it will take a stronger, more intense western track or the weaker eastern track. The cold front that passed Monday will interact with the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, which will allow the coastal system to strengthen (cyclogenesis). The moisture from the Atlantic will feed into this storm and provide enough moisture for precipitation.
As for now, we would like to say that a chilly rain will begin Wednesday morning. Our temperatures will reach their high during the morning hours. Highs expected to be just under the 40 degree mark. Temperatures will then begin to drop throughout the afternoon. The freezing rain will shift over to snow in the afternoon. The actual accumulations are still uncertain, as models remain in a mild disagreement. This coastal storm will leave just as fast as it arrived. Snow showers will wrap up by Wednesday evening; although don't be surprised to see additional snow accumulation after the system passes.


Safe Travels Everyone!
-Katie