A storm system expected to bring blizzard conditions to the Plains and heavy rain to the South 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 also impact your trip on Christmas Day and on the return trip home.
Airport delays will not let up for many on Christmas Day, as the same storm system that caused delays on Christmas Eve will continue its march eastward.
Airports that may see some delays include Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Kansas City International Airport (MCI), Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport (ATL) and Orlando International Airport (MCO). Rain in the Pacific Northwest could slow things down a little at Seattle’s Sea-Tac Airport (SEA).
Those looking to quickly head home after Christmas will still be dealing with winter weather in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest that could cause some slowdowns at Denver International Airport (DEN), Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Meanwhile, rain spreading into the East may cause some minor issues in popular hubs like Washington (DCA/IAD).
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).
Lingering rain showers in the Northeast could create minor issues at major hubs such as Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), while showers in Florida may cause delays at Orlando International Airport (MCO).