Forecasts call for showers to keep soaking area roadways today and tonight, making it all the more necessary for holiday travelers to take it slow, factor in traffic delays or take it easy on traditional Thanksgiving Eve partying. The National Weather Service predicts rain and a few thunderstorms this morning, then “occasional showers” this afternoon,
just before the official start of holiday journeys. In North Jersey, much of Pennsylvania, southern New York State and southern New England, meanwhile, you’d likely encounter rain-soaked roadways.The Thanksgiving travel period basically begins Wednesday evening and ends Monday morning, although the exact beginning and end times vary according to the group or agency keeping statistics or reporting on the holiday weekend.
