As the Thanksgiving week approaches, heavy rain is expected to impact holiday travel in Massachusetts, New England, and parts of the East Coast. Meteorologists are closely monitoring a developing system that is forecasted to move up the coast toward Boston and New England. The timing of the system could bring rain into the Boston area around sunrise on Wednesday morning and exit toward Wednesday evening. The rain is expected to start Tuesday afternoon in Washington, D.C., and progress northward toward New York City later in the day on Tuesday. Despite the wet and windy weather on Wednesday, dry but chilly conditions in the 40s are predicted for Thanksgiving day.
With over 55 million travelers expected to head 50 miles or more from home over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday travel period, AAA is anticipating a busy travel season. INRIX, a provider of transportation data and insights, also expects Wednesday to be the busiest day on the roads during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, with the worst travel time between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. This heavy rain during one of the busiest travel times of the year could lead to challenging travel conditions, especially for those commuting on the busiest travel day. It is important for travelers to stay informed and plan accordingly for potential delays and disruptions.
