A weather forecast issued on Monday shows heavy snow socking the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region this week ahead of Thanksgiving, with some storms poised to strike on the holiday.

Why It Matters

The updated forecast comes as nearly 82 million Americans plan to travel more than 50 miles from home this week for Thanksgiving. It highlights the importance of immediate weather forecasts for travelers, as heavy snow can disrupt plans and set off dangerous travel.

Some early Thanksgiving travelers have already encountered weather-related challenges, which targeted parts of the Central and Southeastern U.S. over the weekend, AccuWeather senior meteorologist Alex Sosnowski told Newsweek .

What To Know

The National Weather Service (NWS) shared the forecast in a key

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