Snowy Christmas Travel: Midwest to Northeast

It's the Friday before Christmas, and travelers are already on the move, facing weather challenges across various regions in the U. S. Let's dive into the latest updates on how snow is affecting travel plans. As of 9:20 a. m. ET, parts of eastern Wisconsin, specifically Ozaukee and Washington Counties, have seen a significant amount of snow, with totals ranging from 10 to 11 inches. This is due to a combination of Lake Michigan's influence and stronger snow bands. In other areas, snowfall is less intense, with southern Lower Michigan seeing 4 to 7 inches, and just 1 inch reported northwest of Pittsburgh. Earlier in the day, Chicago O'Hare Airport experienced departure delays of about 45 minutes due to snow. However, as the snowfall moves out, these delays have subsided. Other major airports like Boston-Logan, Detroit, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake City are currently experiencing delays related to deicing planes. It's important to check your flight status before heading to the airport. Snow is still falling in various regions, including Chicagoland, where a lake-effect snowband is forming over Lake Michigan and could potentially reach parts of the metro area later today. Light snowfall is also reported in Lower Michigan, central Illinois, northern Indiana, western and central Pennsylvania, and western and central New York. The snow has stopped in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Travelers can access their own interactive radar to stay updated on the weather conditions.