Snow-Strap Sally

Thanksgiving Travelers Brace for Major Delays as Snow and Arctic Cold Sweep the U.S.

Published November 27, 2025

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A satirical trading-card style meme named "Snow-Strap Sally", capturing the chaotic mix of holiday travel, winter storms, and plummeting temperatures sweeping the U.S. during Thanksgiving week. It mocks the stress of packing, scheduling and hoping - all while the weather laughs.

The Real Story

As Americans head into one of the busiest travel holidays of the year, a strong Arctic cold-front and winter-storm system are set to bring snow, gusty winds and dangerous travel conditions across large swaths of the U.S., particularly the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast. Forecasts warn of lake-effect snow, blizzard-level winds and sub-freezing temperatures just as millions hit the roads and skies to travel for Thanksgiving, raising the risk of delays, cancellations and hazardous commutes.

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