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Midwest, Great Lakes Brace for Heavy Thanksgiving Snow

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Syracuse, N.Y. National Weather Service forecasts and meteorologists warned this week that multiple storm systems will produce heavy lake-effect and widespread snowfall across parts of Central New York, the Great Lakes and Midwest. Agencies issued lake-effect snow warnings, winter storm watches, and blizzard warnings for counties from late Thursday through Sunday. Forecasts call for localized accumulations ranging from under an inch to more than 18 inches, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and potential rain–snow mixes that could reduce totals. Officials advised travelers to expect hazardous conditions and shifting snow bands. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Timeline

National Weather Service monitored developing storm systems affecting the Great Lakes and Midwest prior to Thanksgiving.
Local offices and outlets issued watches and warnings for lake-effect bands and blizzard conditions in specific counties.
Forecasts specified accumulation ranges locally from under an inch to more than 18 inches, and gusts up to 40 mph.
Travel advisories and local guidance urged caution as rain–snow mixes and warm-air intrusion threatened to alter totals.
Stations continued updated forecasts through Friday and weekend as storm tracks and impacts evolved.

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Who Benefited

Emergency responders, road crews, and residents who prepared benefited from timely warnings and forecasts enabling safety measures and targeted road treatments.

Who Suffered

Travelers, commuters, and local businesses experienced increased hazards, delays and potential revenue loss due to heavy snow, wind and travel cancellations.

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