For Thanksgiving Travelers, Stormy Weather Ahead on US Coasts (Satellite Photo)
Foul weather could make Thanksgiving travel rough for a lot of folks, a new satellite photo shows.
The visible-light image, which was captured this morning (Nov. 22) by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's GOES-East satellite, shows storm systems swirling around both the East and West coasts of the United States.
"In the northeastern U.S., clouds associated with a cold front were covering the New England states in the image," NASA officials wrote in a description of the photo. (NASA is a key partner on the GOES program, whose name is short for "Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites.")
"Clouds associated with a system in the Pacific Northwest were seen over Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Colorado," the officials added. "Pre-Thanksgiving travelers in the northern Plains and Upper Great Lakes will experience arctic air that is expected to bring periods of snow, blustery winds and cold wind chills."
For up-to-date- weather information, check out the National Weather Service's website. Safe travels, and happy Thanksgiving!
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