Two possible winter storms could create problems for Thanksgiving travel in parts of the United States. Airports across the country are expecting a busy holiday season.
Winter storms systems could create travel problems in parts of U.S. as this year is expected to one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel periods ever. Two possible winter storms could create problems for Thanksgiving travel in parts of the United States.
ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"As we go into the holiday, it's going to be full. It's going to be packed," Airlines for America President and CEO Chris Sununu said. "The airlines are ready, air traffic controllers are back." Tuesday is expected to be the peak travel day, with more than 52,000 flights, but the weather could cause major disruptions in parts of the country. "From this weekend into early next week, there's one system and then another system moving in," CNN meteorologist Chris Warren said. A large portion of the country could see rain this weekend, with the worst hitting parts of Texas and the southern plains. The second system bringing a cold front, where rain could turn to snow in some areas like Minneapolis.This comes as AAA expects roughly 82 million people to travel 50 miles or more next week. With at least 73 million on the roads, that's a record.Diaz says even a little bad weather can cause delays on roads as drivers hit the breaks. If you are driving, AAA says the worst times to travel are Tuesday between noon and 9 p.m. and Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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