Winter storm brings foot of snow to midwest over busiest US travel weekend

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Michael SainatoNovember 30, 2025 at 06:49 PM

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A winter storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to the US Midwest over Thanksgiving weekend, impacting travel for millions. From South Dakota to New York, 53 million people were under winter weather alerts. The storm caused a 45-car pile-up in Indiana and a plane to skid off the runway in Des Moines, Iowa, though no serious injuries were reported. Several areas of Iowa reported over a foot of snow, and Chicago experienced a record-breaking snowiest November day. The weather led to over 4,600 flight delays and 576 cancellations nationwide, with Chicago's O'Hare airport experiencing significant disruptions. Cold rain is expected to impact travel along the US East Coast.

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United States

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