Christmas Travel Whiplash: Mountain Blizzards in the West, Winter Heatwave for Much of the US
A split-flow weather pattern is driving extreme contrasts this Christmas: feet of snow and dangerous mountain travel in the West, and unusually warm, spring-like temperatures across much of the Central and Eastern US. Millions of holiday travelers could see delays, road closures, and rapidly changing conditions.
This week on Neural Newscast, we break down the dramatic weather split shaping Christmas travel: record mountain snowfall in the West and a rare winter heatwave across much of the rest of the country.
- ❄️ Western mountain corridors face feet of snow and near-zero visibility risks
- 🔥 Central and Eastern states see temperatures 20 to 30 degrees above normal, with some areas near 70 to 80 degrees
- 🚗 Major routes like I-80 and I-90 could see closures, chain controls, and hazardous driving
- 🧳 Holiday travel impact: delays, reroutes, and fast-changing conditions through Christmas Day
- ✅ Practical checklist for travelers: timing, tires, alerts, and backup plans
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