There will be poor travel conditions for eight states on Wednesday, which is expected to be one of the busiest holiday travel days leading up to Thanksgiving.

An updated forecast from AccuWeather shows expected weather impacts across the country as a record 71 million Americans will take vacations, AAA reported.

The eight hardest-hit states are Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.

AccuWeather predicts that “significant travel disruptions are expected for tens of millions” of travelers.

A Newsweek map shows the eight states with poor travel conditions forecast for Wednesday.

The forecast predicts snowfall in mountainous areas in the western US

AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said the exhaust followed a storm that made landfall in Northern California and will bring rain and snow to the east two days later.

“There are a lot of variables we’re still analyzing with this storm, with the track and intensity being key to where the rain and snow line will be and the amount of snow that will fall in the Midwest and Northeast,” Rayno said.

After dumping several feet of snow across the Sierra Nevada on Tuesday evening, which could lead to possible road closures on Interstate 80 near Donner Pass, California, the same storm system is expected to spread eastward. Wednesday will bring snow to a heavily traveled area of ​​the Rockies and High Plains.

While Denver is not forecast to experience a major snowstorm, several inches of snow could impact travel, especially along Interstates 25, 70 and 80.

The storm is expected to bring 6 to 12 inches of snow to Utah’s Wasatch Range and Colorado’s Rockies, with local totals reaching 20 inches in some areas by late Wednesday.

The heavy snowfall in the mountains will be good news for skiers looking to hit the slopes around Thanksgiving.

The storm will move across Texas and the lower parts of the Southern Plains by mid-week.

Travel carefully during the holiday season

The National Safety Council has issued a new warning for those traveling by car for Thanksgiving in 2024, predicting 502 fatalities in the country this year.

The NSC said this earlier Newsweek There are several things people should consider before deciding to drive or while driving:

• Prepare before driving by checking the oil, pumping air into the tires, and repairing any open recalls.
• Drive without distraction by putting away cell phones.
• Do not exceed the speed limit and pay attention to walking and cycling traffic.
• Appoint a sober driver or provide alternative transportation.
• Avoid fatigue while driving and make sure you are well rested before getting behind the wheel.
• Always wear a seat belt when driving: Between 1975 and 2017, an estimated 374,276 lives were saved by the use of seat belts.
• Protect vulnerable passengers and consult the manufacturer’s instructions before installing a child seat.
• Before you lock the car, check and make it a priority to see if any children are left in the car.
• Understand your vehicle’s safety systems.
• Choose an alternate path and consider leaving the car at home when traveling a short distance.
• Pay attention to all road users and respect everyone around by giving them space to be safe.