Thanksgiving weather: Soggy and sloppy conditions smother the frigid Northeast as an Arctic blast takes aim

While the Northeast gets hammered by frigid rain or snow this Thanksgiving, much of the US can be thankful for calm, dry weather. But a bitter blast of Arctic air will envelop much of the country by the time travelers head home this weekend.

​ While the Northeast gets hammered by frigid rain or snow this Thanksgiving, much of the US can be thankful for calm, dry weather. But a bitter blast of Arctic air will envelop much of the country by the time travelers head home this weekend. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN