What’s New
A winter storm set to hit several major metropolitan cities in the Northeast and Great Lakes region will bring snow that could disrupt travel this week, AccuWeather reported.
Why It Matters
Millions of Americans will travel for the holiday this year. A report from AAA predicts that more than 119 million Americans have at least 50 miles to travel for year-end holidays.
Thanksgiving also brought record-breaking travel this year, with millions of Americans facing hazardous weather on their journey home after the holiday. That was particularly true in the Northeast, where lake-effect snow prompted officials in parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York to urge people to delay travel until the worst of the snow had passed.
Given that Christmas is on a Wednesday this year and is just eight days away, Americans could set out early, meaning the forecast for this week and the coming weekend could have the biggest impact on travel.
What to Know
Meteorologists are warning of a coastal storm that could bring snow to several states, from Pittsburgh northeast through Maine and south through West Virginia, on Friday night, contributing to
Map Shows Cities Expected to Have Tough Christmas Travel Because of Storm
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