National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists in the Buffalo, New York, office warn that an incoming winter storm could produce lake effect snow significant enough to close some major roadways this weekend.
The winter storm will likely hit as some people are readying to head home after Thanksgiving. Nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, the AAA reported.
Some New Yorkers who traveled for the holiday could encounter road closures on their drive back as inclement weather arrives this weekend.
Traffic slows while entering the New York State Thruway because of lake effect snow on December 14, 2010, in Buffalo, New York. Meteorologists warn that some major roads could close temporarily this weekend as a… Traffic slows while entering the New York State Thruway because of lake effect snow on December 14, 2010, in Buffalo, New York. Meteorologists warn that some major roads could close temporarily this weekend as a result of lake effect snow. More John Normile/Getty
Major New York Roads May Close Thanksgiving Weekend for ‘Significant’ Snow
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