Travelers nationwide are predicted to contend with record-breaking traffic, according to AAA. Maryland commuters in particular face poor weather conditions and probable congestion across the state.

Meteorologist Alena Lee shows how Thanksgiving Day is an Impact Weather Day in Maryland and explains how rain is a part of why.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and travel off peak times to avoid major highway congestion as they travel to their Thanksgiving destinations.

Much of Maryland is preparing for widespread heavy rain and patchy fog which will impact Thanksgiving travel around the state and region. Temperatures will rema