The Thanksgiving winter storm map shows 8 states with the worst travel conditions

Poor travel conditions apply to eight states on Wednesday. This is expected to be one of the busiest holiday travel days leading up to Thanksgiving.

An updated forecast from AccuWeather shows expected weather impacts across the country as a record 71 million Americans will travel for the holidays, AAA reported.

The eight hardest hit states are Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.

AccuWeather predicts “significant travel disruptions are expected for tens of millions” of travelers.

A Newsweek The map shows the eight states with forecast poor travel conditions for Wednesday.

The forecast calls for snowfall in mountainous regions in the western United States

AccuWeather senior on-air meteorologist Bernie Rayno said the outlet is tracking a storm moving ashore in Northern California that will bring rain and snow east two days later.

“There are many variables we are still analyzing with this storm, with track and intensity being key to where the rain and snow line will form and how much snow will fall in the Midwest and Northeast,” Rayno said.

After several feet of snow was dumped across the Sierra Nevada on Tuesday night, potentially causing road closures on Interstate 80 near Donner Pass, California, the same storm system is expected to sweep east. Snow will bring snow to a heavily traveled region of the Rocky Mountains and High Plains through Wednesday.

Although no major snowstorm is forecast for Denver, a few inches of snowfall could impact travel, particularly on Interstates 25, 70 and 80.

The storm is expected to bring 6 to 12 inches of snow across Utah’s Wasatch Range and Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, with local totals reaching up to 50 inches in some areas by late Wednesday.

The heavy snowfall in the mountains is good news for skiers planning to hit the slopes around Thanksgiving.

The storm will move over Texas and the lower elevations of the Southern Plains during the week.

Travel warning during the holiday season

The National Security Council has issued a new warning for car travelers for Thanksgiving 2024, predicting 502 deaths in the country this year.

The NSC announced this previously Newsweek There are several things people should consider before deciding to drive or while driving:

• Prepare before driving by checking oil levels, adding air to tires, and repairing any outstanding recalls.
• Drive distraction-free by putting away your cell phones.
• Do not exceed the speed limit and watch out for pedestrians and cyclists.
• Designate a sober driver or arrange alternative transportation.
• Avoid tiring driving and make sure you are well rested before getting behind the wheel.
• Always wear a seat belt when driving – an estimated 374,276 lives were saved between 1975 and 2017 through the use of seat belts.
• Protect vulnerable passengers and read the manufacturer’s instructions before installing a child seat.
• Before locking the car, check and pay particular attention to whether there are any children in the car.
• Familiarize yourself with your vehicle’s security systems.
• Choose an alternative route and consider leaving the car at home if you are traveling a short distance.
• Pay attention to all road users and respect everyone else by giving them enough space to keep them safe.