Holiday Travel: Weather and Shutdown Woes

As the holidays approach, a record number of people plan to travel. But two big issues could make things tough. Winter weather is on its way, which might not be a huge deal, but it's something to watch. Plus, there's a potential government shutdown looming. If it happens, TSA agents and air traffic controllers might be working without paychecks. Travel experts say about 119 million people will hit the roads and skies between now and New Year's Day. That's a lot of people! The busiest days are expected to be December 27 and 30. Now, a storm is moving from the North to the Northeast. It could bring snow to some areas and rain to others. It's not expected to be super bad, but it could still make travel tricky. The cold that comes with this storm will also be a challenge. Temperatures in some cities could drop by 30 degrees! But the real worry is the possible government shutdown. If it happens, some key people who keep travel safe could be working without pay. That's not good! In the past, this has caused problems, like when air traffic controllers in New York called in sick, causing delays. Another storm is set to hit the West Coast after Christmas Eve. It might bring snow to mountains and rain to valleys. It's all part of the travel adventure, right?