Today’s top weather news: Winter storms cause travel problems for Christmas travelers

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Snow due to winter storms is causing devastating damage to millions of people as the busy Christmas travel weekend is underway

Millions of Americans are preparing for Christmas travelbut bad weather could put a damper on your festive plans.

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However, major storms are not expected to cause disruption Vacation Travel completely, rain showers and Winter weather The situation is expected to slow down, especially in the east US With nearly 120 million people expected to travel this year, it’s important to plan ahead and be flexible. Travelers should be prepared for possible delays on roads and at major airports.

To minimize disruption, the FOX Forecast Center is checking current weather conditions and travel advisories. Click here to read more.

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There is a risk of freezing precipitation along the I-95 corridor from New York City to Boston over the weekend

cities new York To Boston The final weekend before Christmas could see a round of frozen precipitation as an emerging weather system prepares the Interstate 95 corridor for potential slickness travel.

The remnants of a fast-moving weather system Canadaknown as a Alberta Clipperwill move into the Northeast until Friday afternoon and bring some of the ingredients needed to make measurable snowfall. Meanwhile, a coastal low off the East Coast will provide additional energy off the Carolinas. The interaction of these two systems could mean more or less snow for some.

The weather settings for the I-95 corridor on Friday.
(FOX Weather)

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Hundreds of accidents were reported across the Midwest as a fast-moving snowstorm blanketed Minneapolis

A storm system brought some of the heaviest snowfall of the season to places like Minnesota and Wisconsin on Thursday, making for treacherous travel across parts of the northern United States

More than 5 inches of snow was reported in Minneapolis, while Arcadia, Wisconsin saw at least 8 inches of new snow.

See it: 20-year-old blind cat rescued from icy Massachusetts lake

A 20 year old blind man Cat escaped a watery grave thanks to the quick action of concerned citizens and local authorities Massachusetts.

The Westford Police said they received a panicked call from a passerby who saw the cat floating on a piece of ice in the middle of Lake Nabnasset Westford Animal Control. The cat was about 40 feet from shore and circling the small piece of ice below it.

Before officers arrived, two good Samaritans stepped in to save the day. Armed with a shovel and a rowing boat, they braved the icy water and successfully rescued the cat from the icy trap.

Click here to read more about this story, which Westford Animal Control says is “a miracle from start to finish.”

“There is no doubt that we would not have been able to save this old man in time!”

Thanks to the quick actions of concerned citizens and local authorities in Massachusetts, a 20-year-old blind cat escaped a watery grave.

(Westford Animal Control)

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