Little snow, cheaper gas over holiday

Central Illinois will miss out on any snow problems for Thanksgiving. But those in other places, like out east, there could be problems if traveling for the holiday.

If there's any bright spot, it's that gas prices remain low.

The National Weather Service reports no significant accumulation of any snow is expected.
If any snow, it'll be a rain and snow mix and won't pose any by travel problems.

Six to 12 inches of snow is forecast for Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York state. Rain, low clouds and poor visibility could lead to airline delays on the busiest traveling day of the year.

Drivers also should continue to see low prices at the gas pump. Average prices at the start of the week were almost 35 cents per gallon lower than the same time last year, and 24 cents lower than a month ago, according to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois is one of 39 states with averages below $3 per gallon.

The weekend should bring warmer temperatures in east-central Illinois and in nearby Indiana. Highs will be around 40 degrees on Friday and above 50 degrees on Saturday. It could be a little cooler on Sunday.


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