(Undated) — A record number of Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home this holiday season.
According to AAA’s projections, over 122-million are expected to travel during the holidays. It’s a two-point-two percent increase from last year and majority of travelers will likely drive to their destinations.
However, air travel will also reach new heights, with over eight million Americans flying domestically, and four-point-nine million people are expected to opt for travel via bus, plane or cruise.
Weather ahead of Christmas is expected to bring a mix of conditions to different parts of the country. Forecasts suggest the Southwest region of the country will remain wet and active, with rain expected to move down the coast through Central and Southern California into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Meanwhile, the Northwest and Southeast will face nicer weather relative to what the regions have been experiencing. Elsewhere, the Northeast is facing some uncertainty for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
