A Thanksgiving Day storm has created travel woes for thousands of people still on their journeys, with heavy snow and rain impacting the East Coast. Winter storm warnings are in effect across the Northeast, with over a foot of snow possible in some areas. Travel by air and road has been impacted, with delays at airports like Denver International, Newark Liberty International, and JFK among others. AAA predicts a record 71.1 million people will travel by car for the holiday, leading to packed roads and highways. The cold air from Siberia will bring frigid temperatures to many parts of the country, with daytime highs well below average. Lake effect snow alerts are in effect for areas near lakes Ontario and Erie, and hazardous travel conditions are anticipated. Overnight lows will be below freezing through the Gulf Coast, with temperatures in the teens and 20s in many major cities. Sunday is expected to be particularly busy for travelers, with an anticipated 3 million people passing through TSA checkpoints. Overall, the holiday travel season is being impacted by severe weather conditions, leading to delays and challenges for those trying to reach their destinations.
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