And cloudy, jersey shore 45 degrees cloudy. By 11 00 a. M. , we could see a couple spotty showers around, temperatures by then into the upper 40s by late thanksgiving morning and into the evening on thanksgiving evening. Mostly cloudy skies for your thanksgiving afternoon and evening, temperatures mostly in the about the mid to upper 40s. Coming up, well take a look at your black friday and into the weekend. Weather is looking good for the holiday weekend, but what about the roads . What do you see up there mitch . Reporter at the blue route and the schuylkill. Were seeing nothing out of the ordinary from what you expect about 5 00 on a normal day, but down the schuylkill express way, were starting to see some backups into the city, that is the eastbound schuylkill express way, and northbound on the 476 blue route, youre starting to see some backup, mainly on the interchanges between these two routes, thats the latest from sky force 10. All right, mitch, thank you so much. With more people traveling, police are very busy trying to keep the roads safe. In new jersey, officers will be on the lookout for safe drivers, but thats not all. Ted greenberg is. You dont want to have any of this traffic or people that might be out partying. Reporter during the thanksgiving holiday period, new Jersey State Police will have more than 140 additional troopers on roads state wide, looking for speeders, distracted drivers and those under the influence. Concern that people might be partying a little too much. But we wont be on the road all day. Reporter authorities hoping to avoid a repeat of last years thanksgiving period, when 10 deadly accidents killed a dozen people on garden state roadway, and seven of them were killed in just one accident. Numerous checkpoints and roving patrols on seaside heights, largely because of its concentration of bars. A lot of people want to come to the jersey shore and sometimes they majoverdo it. Reporter police wont be just looking for drunk drivers, but experts will be at the checkpoint to look for people who might be under the influence of narcotics. Its not just alcohol or just drugs, its a combination and becomes a cocktail. A dangerous mix that can cause the holiday to become tragedyic. On the split to get on the delaware memorial bridge. Drivers tell us they planned the best they could, but they knew today was going to be rough. But lets face it, it will all be worth it when they get to see their loved ones smiles faces. We got to see the grand kids, got to see our family. So its nice to get off on a vacation. A beautiful drive all the way up 95. And people are still getting off work which means that traffic will likely get worse before it gets better. Heres first alert traffic reporter francesca rusio. This is a multiple car accident, blocking the lanes, two lanes are getting by, the traffic, the cars are trying to by pass this accident, but do expect delays anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes, again the schuylkill expressway. Taking a look at 95, travel times not all that great either. Woodhaven to the vine, going to take you about 20 minutes. Take a look at these average piece they have diminished into the 40s. Family members of an 8yearold girl killed in a hit and run crash are marching with a message today. They started about an hour ago to the place where she was killed. Theyre hoping those who see this bunch on this thanksgiving eve will share what they know got the crash. Last friday the second grader was walking home from her school with a group of students when she was hit by a car and the driver sped off. Her mother session her absence is unbearable. This will be my first hole day without my baby. Police are investigating Surveillance Video from near the scene. The Water Department is calling on the people of phi philadelphia to conserve water. The philadelphia Water Department has a number of measures that its encouraging people to traffic, like Running Water only when needed, taking shorter showers and only use water when needed. Cracking down on panhandles in philadelphia. Mayor jim kenney is wlaunching a new plan to address homelessness. New details tonight on that forest fire on mt. Penn, investigators say it was intentionally set. The Pennsylvania Department of conservation and Natural Resources is calling the fire suspicious. Tonight that fire is under control and crews are dousing hot spots. The fire started monday night and burned close to 50 acres. Happening right now, the National Transportation safety board is giving an update on the bus crash that killed five children in chattanooga, tennessee. Well give you updates as soon as investigators reveal them. Investigators have already revealed there was no black bus on that school bus. However there were three cameras that were recording events moments before the crash. That will help investigators determine what went wrong. But pennsylvanias governor says is that the accident was a wakeup call for safety of school kbutss in the city. Its time for us all to stand up and look at the whole school bus process, from how we hire drivers to how we ensure safety of the equipment, to whether theres seat belts on those busses. Anthony walker is now facing charges stemming from the crash. He didnt have alcohol or drugs in his system, but jasmine whose 6yearold daughter was killed in the crash says shes been complaining for months. Ive been calling and complaining about this bus route since august. I done called the board of education, i done call did school. Nbc news reached out to both the board and the school, but neither have responded. President elect donald trump is spending thanksgiving in florida. This is a live look at maralago, mr. Trumps home in palm beach. Today hes chosen two women to join his white house team. Nbc10 National Correspondent brian moore takes a closer look at his picks. Reporter president elect trump has chosen becky devos as his education secretary. The National Teachers association was ripped and fiery in its opposition, saying devoss has pushed a corporate agenda to private advertise and deprofessional ooirz public schools. And nikki haley has accepted hal haley has almost no Foreign Policy experience. President elect trump praised retired general james mattis. He said the general surprised him with his take on waterboarding terror suspects. He said i have never found it useful, he said i have always found girlfriend me a pack of cigarettes and ill get much more. He helped a local charity dish out food for people in need. Brian moore, nbc10 news. Speaking of food, pennsylvanias been shopping for thanksgiving a lot more convenient this year. Now they can get their turkey and their alcohol in the same place. Shoppers are taking advantage of the new law coming up at 5 00. List or no list, frozen or catered, whos a better shopper, the men or the women . No matter your choice, the countdown to the perfect thanksgiving meal is on, and if youre on your way to your local Grocery Store now, heres what youre up against. A lot of people there, looking forward to that report. Plus apple known for its innovations, the good news for apple lovers next at 5 00. Bl bl. I here pardon you from the thanksgiving table. This years president ial pardon goes to two turkeys named, wait for it. Tater and tot. They get to avoid the dinner plate this thanksgiving. President obama pardoned the two turkeys at the white house. They will go south to gobblers rest. Turkeys are just part of the thanksgiving meal. And local Grocery Stores stay theyll be working around the clock to make sure you have all of your thanksgiving needs. Theyre going to have employees staggered there for the next 24 hours . Reporter thats right. The store itself is only open until 9 00 tonight. But theyre all handing their catered thanksgiving pickups. Theres a line of people who want to take the cooking out of the equation. And then the midnight through 6 00 p. M. Until every last thanksgiving more sell is cooked. The ovens are on high and so is the adrenaline at marcellys market fresh. 500 fully seasoned and baked turkeys are on the way to a table near you, thats roughly 20 busineirds an hour. Home made pasta and ravioli. Apple, turkey, and pumpkin pies will surely get gobbled up. The turkey and creme broule will be the last things i pro pair. I finished the turkey last night. Whats on the list is the things that my husband forgot yesterday. Just a few little odds and ends like the turkey. And then comes a great explanation. Men dont use lists, we dont follow instructions and we dont do directions, well figure it out because were men. Thats what we do. Reporter its all getting crossed off the setting that feels like a family affair. Theres so much energy, theres so much fun for our guests. Were making their lives ease so they can enjoy their guests too. Shoppers galore, enjoying the hustle and bustle of it all. They plan to enjoy the food and making new memories to those who come to the table. So if youre stuck at hometown with a frozen turkey and are a little bit overwhelmed with it all. They will take it off your hands and replace it with a fresh turkey. Everything is running smoothly, keith and erin, ill let you de, did the men or the women win with the Shopping List . I will answer that question definiti definitively, the men do, and how quickly can you get some of that food back to the station . Reporter about 45. And it really smells delicious. Were counting on it. Thank you so much. Of course after all the food shopping that cydney apparently promised to do, apple is getting in on the black friday competition. The company is teasing their deals on their website. Apple touting free twoday shippings. Analysts say and m might be trying to offset slowing smart phone sales. Imagine this, think about all the Holiday Gifts you could buy with 350 million. Tonights power ball jackpot is up to 359 million. Thats 18 drawings, i got to remind you folks, though, the odds of winning 292 million to one. So very, very slim, but youre saying theres a chance. To the forecast now. Think you have a good chance, keith. I have a really good chance so im going to play. As we go through tonight, we will be watching showers getting closer, so right now if youre about to commute or if you have people commuting to your house for the thanksgiving holiday, were dry currently but we are watching showers around the year and were watching the temperatures closely. The Lehigh Valley right around 41 degrees. New jersey neighborhoods, mostly around 40 degrees. 37 in philadelphia. One area were going to keep an eye on later tonight, the leh h lehighabLehigh Valley including berks county. 42 lees port, redding looking at 43 degrees, but there is a very slight chance, a small chance of freezing rain late tonight until early in the morning. So we will be watching that closely, but that means the precip would be very light as well. But we will be watchings that and keep that in mind if you will be driving in the area tonight or tomorrow. White hall township, 43 degrees in bethlehem. So those numbers will slowly start to drop off this evening. Theres the big weather system off to our west. If youre in the poconos or the Lehigh Valley, we have some lite shower activity on radar down to the south and west. Locally, were fairly dry across the area, and were going to stay that way for the most part. We could see a few showers moving in late torrent. Heres future weather. One model is trying to show an area of pretty light rainfall, if it reaches the ground, moving through by later this evening. We still have a few hours before it gets her for your chuting. And well be watching the temperatures in the Lehigh Valley and the poconos. And tomorrow morning could mr. Be seeing some light precip tomorrow morning. Fairly dry across the area. Black friday is mostly looking dry now, so we will see the clouds, maybe a few peeks of sunshine, but i dont think you need to worry about the umbrella. Thanksgiving morning, heres the forecast, Lehigh Valley, 38 degrees, 44 degrees in south jersey. We could still see some light spotty showers by 11 00 a. M. 49 Degrees South jersey neighborhood. Now your thanksgiving evening, look a little bit better, now still going to be cloudy. Temps right afternoon 50 degrees around most of the area. Black friday will be dry for the most part. Around 50 for the high later in the day in the philadelphia area or 50 by 7 00 p. M. But the high will be mostly in the mid 50s. So then we go into your weekend, mid to low 50s across the weekend, it will be windy as we go into sunday, weekend looks nice a nice. Then we go into next week and we get some rain chances. A live look at Philadelphia International airport where travellers are trying to make their way to their thanksgiving destinations, 77,000 people are expected to fly in and out of Philadelphia International today. Travelers tell us they expected it to be busy and crowd ud. There are a lot of people here, dont get stressed, you want to make sure you have time to get there, get through security and get there safely for the holiday. Airport leaders are urging people to arrive early because of the crowds. The turkey will keep people busy in the kitchen tomorrow, but for police, they will be busy tonight. How the night before thanksgiving has turned into one of the worst for drunk driving. Plus, her name is cranberry, but this lucky dogs owner cant make it to thanksgiving. How a Good Samaritan uncovered this piece ofcruelty and gave her a new chance at live. My gravy had an accident. Follow me. Im usually the gravy master. My guest list just tripled. I want to go really big with my appetizers. We can do it without blowing our budget. Oh yeah, this is great my family deserves a new tradition. Happier and healthier. Everything for thanksgiving. Thats my giant. Meet krcranberry who has a t to be thankful for this thanksgiving. A woman was walking her own dog when she came across cranberry trying to get out of the plastic bag. That dog is being nursed back to health with the hope of a new life. We want to find her a forever family because and we want to firngd a family with aldridge of love. The spca says it will be a slow process nursing cranberry back to help. This wednesdays child has a lot of love to give. Vai sikehema introduce us to drake. He was tuckered out and taking a nap. And believe me, this guy sleeps like a rock. It is obvious that hes a special needs child and needs a family that would provide love as any kid deserves. A family that is the going to anoth advocate for his needs, especially educationally and really want his highest potential always. Were willing to support them, train them, were willing to look into different nursing assistance that we can get for him to find a home. Donyell is drakes recreational therapist who visits him once a week. Drakes a lovable kid. So smiling and enjoying things, hes outgoing. In my experience, he is interdependent, but he is a kid that enjoys activities so my role is to introduce activities that will better his quality of life so i think it benefits drake. Drake is a sweet little boy who just needs a chance. His body may not be perfect, but his spirit s. And if you would like to make drakes dream come true or any wednesdays child. Go to nbc10. Com and searchs child. You can also call the National Adoption center at 1866do adopt. Im going to tell you what pennsylvania suburbs can now add to their grocery list. Thats coming up in a live report. Right now at 5 00, getting home for the holidays. The final hours before thanksgiving are dwindling and the roads are staying business. Not as heavy as you might expect. But also a lot lighter than we have seen before. On this thanksgiving eve, the weather is perfect for some shopping. And while youre putting together tomorrows feast, the First Alert Weather Team is putting together your latest forecast. Lets get the latest from sheena parveen. Locally were watching rain back off to our north and west, so that could bring us some snow showers possibly tomorrow morning. Its not going to be a washout of thanksgiving day by any means. Locally, were dry, you start to see some green here in berks county, most likely that is not reaching the ground. We have a lot of light precip moving through the area. Neighborhood temperatures are all above freezing, 39 for many of our south jersey neighborhood, pennsylvania suburbs, mid 40s. Closer look at our neighborhoods in new jersey, 44 tu 4 turner t pemberton coming in at 38 degrees. Very late tonight and tomorrow morning slight chance to see some rain. If youre going through the Lehigh Valley, just be careful if youre driving. Most of the area seeing relatively dry but spotty showers, as we go later in the morning, temperatures right around the mid to upper 40s, thanksgiving evening, also looking good, cloudy conditions, and a little chilly. Meantime, the pennsylvania thanksgiving shoppers already have something to raise their glasses to. New laws mean people can buy alcohol and groceries in the same place. Andrea kleinthomas, tonight shoppers are taking advantage of these changes . Reporter as you can see, the grocery sho Grocery Store is full this thanksgiving eve. Here is consolatioconsolation, beer, folks in some pennsylvania Grocery Stores can buy wine, saving you another trip. Shoppers are headed back to jin giant. Just a few vegetables and potatoes. Reporter for the last minute items. The lemon, the line. Some spices and stuff like that. Some necessities. Reporter the necessaries as Aaron Bronson calls it beer and wine. I need a fruity type of female drink . Its very convenient, it cuts a lot of your time out. Especially this of the year with the traffic. Reporter this supermarket in habertown just started selling wine just in time for the holiday rush. My dads doing the meat, im doing the sides, im done. Reporter and again, the wine is always on the shelves here and for just two weeks and they expect to expand their selection by the end of the year. Drivers are being warned about a dangerous night on the road. The holiday has overtaken new years eve for the highest amount of deadly drunk d