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Thanksgiving travel: a car kit for storms and delays
What should be in a car kit for Thanksgiving travel weather?
Fox Weather reports the Farmers' Almanac calls for a pattern more like a typical late-November setup than a major coast-to-coast storm, but conditions can change before the holiday. Almanacs give general patterns, so check the National Weather Service before you drive. Pack a phone charger, blankets, water, snacks and a flashlight in every car.
Fox Weather reports that the Farmers' Almanac expects a more typical late-November pattern for Thanksgiving than a major coast-to-coast storm.
What happened
The Old Farmer's Almanac outlook calls for a mix of sunshine, rain and snow, and says conditions can change as the holiday approaches. Fox Weather notes that almanacs give general patterns, not exact storm tracks, so the National Weather Service is the better source for travel decisions.
What it means for your home
Travel conditions depend on the route and the day, and they can change quickly. A winter car kit helps if a trip is delayed or a road closes, even when the big storm does not arrive.
What to do this week
- Check the National Weather Service forecast for your route and destination.
- Put a blanket, an ice scraper and jumper cables in each car.
- Pack water, shelf-stable snacks and a phone charger.
- Add a flashlight and a spare set of warm clothes.
- Tell someone your route and planned arrival time.
For charging during delays, read keeping phones charged in a blackout.
Sources
This briefing is general information, not medical, legal or electrical advice. In an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number.