As millions of Americans prepare to cross the country to gather with family and loved ones for Thanksgiving week, a winter storm is moving across the country. Snow, rain and strong winds endanger everyone on the road. So get ready and dress warmly because the cold is coming.

From the Mississippi Valley to the Northwest, the weather will make the best week of the year difficult.

Winter is coming

At the end of November there will be rain, wind and snow. So if you have to travel to celebrate Thanksgiving with your family, we ask you not to skimp on the safety of your vehicle because they are coming along strong.

The forecast calls for the storm to begin moving from the Rocky Mountains toward the northern Plains and reach the state of Mississippi between Tuesday and Wednesday.

This tour of meteorological phenomena will involve fairly extreme climates, but what worries meteorologists most is a mass of cold air that will lead to a drop in temperature that will surprise even those who live in the coldest climates!

As the center of the storm shifts to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast later in the week, strong winds are expected to blow across Lake Michigan, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, bringing heavy snowfall across western Michigan and the Upper Peninsula as well as western New York.

Be careful when traveling.

All of you planning to travel by car or plane should pay close attention because the storm could intensify on Thursday, the day when a larger number of people usually move around the country, and yes, all of us wants to go home, but the bad weather requires us to pay a lot more attention to the steering wheel and drive carefully.

What awaits us this week?

• Snow and Extreme Cold: No matter how accustomed you are to the cold, residents of Michigan and New York should get out their hats and blankets because this week could be freezing with subzero temperatures.
• Rain and very strong winds: There will be heavy rains in the northwest of the country, preventing us from celebrating Thanksgiving outdoors, preparing your living room and adjusting the heating
• Frost: Yes, there could be so much cold on the Gulf Coast that everything freezes.

What do you recommend we do to prepare?

If you’re traveling this week, the first thing you need to do is check the weather forecast regularly because we know that the sky is fickle and can change from one moment to the next. When choosing alternative routes, staying informed of changes can be crucial.

• Think about flexibility: you don’t have to leave the house when it’s pouring rain. Move your trip forward or backward depending on road conditions.
• If you are flying, check with the airline about the status of your flight to avoid surprises when you arrive at the airport.
• If you’re going on a trip this week, the first thing you should do is check the weather forecast regularly because we know that the sky is fickle and can change in an instant. When choosing alternative routes, staying informed of changes can be crucial.
• Think about flexibility: you don’t have to leave the house when it’s pouring rain. Move your trip forward or backward depending on road conditions.
• If you’re flying, check with the airline about the status of your flight so you don’t have any surprises at the airport.
• If you arrive by car, preparation is minimal. Before you leave, check that your car and its tires are in good condition, as well as the fuel, coolant and oil levels, a complete check.
• Check the weather forecast and the condition of the roads you need to travel on.
• It is very important that you carry an emergency kit that includes water, food, chains, blankets, flashlights with batteries, an ice scraper and, if possible, portable batteries for your cell phone.

The cold will be our favorite day of the year and may mark the official start of winter, but don’t worry, Thanksgiving is our day to celebrate with family and appreciate what we have. So the most important thing is that you get something at home in one piece!