Coast-to-coast storm causing rain and snow wreaks havoc on Thanksgiving travel

The Thanksgiving holiday travel season saw millions of people on the move, with record numbers expected to travel by car. However, a storm tracking from the Rockies to the Midwest and Northeast brought rain, ice, and snow, impacting flights and road travel. Airport delays and cancellations were reported across the country, including Seattle, Los Angeles, Boston, and Newark. The Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City was expected to go on, despite soaking rain and cold temperatures. By Friday morning, travel was expected to return to normal conditions as the storm moved out of the area, with cold winds and lake effect snow lingering in New England and the Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, authorities were warning travelers about vehicle theft in airport parking lots, with a significant increase in incidents at major airports like Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Police had stepped up security measures in response to organized car theft rings targeting airport lots. The cold weather was set to continue throughout the weekend, with cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and New York experiencing temperatures well below average. Despite the challenges, many travelers were still expected to pass through TSA screenings as the holiday travel season continued through the weekend.

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