Millions of Americans are traveling for Christmas, and inclement weather might disrupt their festive plans.
While no major storms are forecast, rounds of rain and winter weather are expected to slow holiday travel, especially in the eastern U.S. Nearly 120 million people are expected to travel this year – a record number for the Christmas period, according to AAA.Where are the trouble spots this week? Look for inclement weather across the West and the southern Plains, while some of the coldest air of the season briefly sweeps across the Northeast.
For portions of the West Coast from San Francisco to Seattle, moderate to even heavy rain could result in a low-end risk for flash flooding. Through Tuesday, portions of Northern California and coastal Oregon could see upwards of 6 inches of rain. Travelers flying through Seattle's Sea-Tac Airport and the San Francisco Bay Area airports could face delays.
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