Millions to hit the roads for Thanksgiving ahead of 'Arctic' temperatures Thursday

Millions of travelers Tuesday will battle severe weather and congested highways to reach loved ones for Thanksgiving.

Millions of travelers Tuesday will battle severe weather and congested highways to reach loved ones for Thanksgiving. And according to forecasters, for many, it's going to be a cold one.

The National Weather Service said in an update early Monday that a pair of weather systems were expected to bring an "Arctic outbreak" across the Central United States on Wednesday and into Thanksgiving.

And while there haven't been reports of widespread disruptions so far, air travelers in particular may face serious problems Tuesday, near the peak of the travel period.

All major New York-area airports — Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and La Guardia — could order a ground stop after 10 a.m. ET, stranding passengers, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The warning of delays is due to a shortage of air traffic control staff.

Similar ground stops are possible later today at San Francisco Airport; Harry Reid International Airport near Las Vegas and Boston Logan International Airport may also order ground stops because of low visibility due to bad weather and capacity issues related to the weekend's Formula 1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/thanksgiving-arctic-temperatures-travel-rcna181783

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