ABC News - Arctic cold freezing the Northeast as Americans hit the airports and highways
The holiday season is seeing a record-breaking number of travelers, with over 100 million Americans expected to travel by air and road. The East Coast is experiencing frigid temperatures, with places like Boston feeling as cold as -12 degrees with wind chills. A storm system is moving into the Great Lakes, affecting travel on major highways like I-94 and I-80 with snow and wintry mixes. The TSA anticipates screening 40 million passengers, with Atlanta's airport being the busiest. Despite the high number of air travelers, the majority are opting to drive, encouraged by lower gas prices averaging $3 per gallon. To avoid heavy traffic, travelers are advised to leave before noon or wait until Christmas Eve or Christmas Day when roads may be less congested.
Key Points:
- Over 100 million Americans are traveling this holiday season, breaking records.
- Frigid temperatures in the East, with Boston experiencing -12 degrees wind chills.
- A storm system in the Great Lakes could disrupt travel with snow and wintry conditions.
- TSA expects to screen 40 million passengers; Atlanta's airport is the busiest.
- Most travelers are driving, taking advantage of $3 per gallon gas prices.