Midwest Winter Storm Disrupts Thanksgiving Travel: Heavy Snow Causes Flight Delays and Interstate Closures

Nov 30, 2025 02:29 pm CST

A major winter storm has swept across the Midwest and Great Lakes regions during the busy Thanksgiving travel period, causing significant travel disruptions with over 8 inches of snow in northern areas. Chicago airports reported hour-long delays while a 45-vehicle crash closed Interstate 70 in Indiana, with forecasters warning of another potential winter storm hitting the Northeast early next week.