Christmas travel trouble: Where weather could cause problems for flights over holiday
On Christmas Day, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Chicago O'Hare, Atlanta and Orlando airports could see delays due to the weather.
Post-Christmas travel rush hits US airports as storms pass through Southeast
The day after Christmas is usually a very busy travel day. Flights may be delayed at major airports due to storms passing through the Southeast. The Points Guy Managing Editor Clint Henderson joins FOX Weather to provide more information.
A storm system bringing blizzard conditions to the Plains and heavy rain to the East could trigger a myriad of flight delays and cause slick roadways over the Christmas holiday.
The roads and airways have been quite busy this holiday season, as more than 115 million people were expected to travel 50 miles or more from home, according to AAA.
Here is the forecast to see whether the weather may impact your trip home.
PLAINS BLIZZARD, WINTER STORM TO SNARL CHRISTMAS TRAVEL FOR MILLIONS ACROSS CENTRAL U.S.
Wednesday
By Wednesday, the more impactful weather returns to both coasts, with rain in the Northeast for big hubs, such as Washington (DCA/IAD).
A few rain and snow showers will linger around the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest, while a fresh storm moving into the West Coast could slow down travelers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Meanwhile a few lingering snow showers could bring some delays to the MIdwest, including Kansas City.
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Thursday
Lingering rain showers in the Northeast could create minor issues at major hubs such as Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), while showers may cause a few delays in Chicago.
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