A record number of Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, AAA said.AAA predicts 81.8 million people will travel during the holiday period (between Tuesday, Nov. 25, and Monday, Dec.

AAA predicts 82 million Thanksgiving travelers. See the best and worst times to hit the road and where traffic will be heaviest.

Wind gusts are expected in the 40 to 50 mph range on Wednesday. Gusts up to 60 mph are possible along the Lakeshore. Wind gusts this high can lead to power outages. The snow and high wind gusts will combine to lead to worsening travel conditions by Wednesday evening and into the overnight hours.

Travelers this Thanksgiving may still feel on edge after the historic government shutdown that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays. But experts say staying informed about weather, traffic,

Thanksgiving week is always a busy time for travel, and West Virginia is expecting 740,000 drivers on the Turnpike.

With record Thanksgiving travel on the horizon and Christmas weeks away, preventing disruptions after the government shutdown is key at Sky Harbor.

The busier travel outlook prompted analysts to urge residents to search for off-peak times, such as flying on Thanksgiving day itself or driving home early on the Sunday morning after the holiday.

Travel demand is soaring as the holidays near -- even with government shutdown horror stories​ fresh in passengers' minds.