Winter storm might have an effect on post-Christmas journey within the Northeast U.S.

Dec. 25 (UPI) — A winter storm might make street journey harmful and disrupt space flights as folks start their return journeys dwelling from Christmas Day celebrations.

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning at 4 p.m. EST on Friday for New York City and the Tri-State space that’s in impact till 1 p.m. on Saturday.

The NWS predicts between 4 and eight inches of snowfall in parts of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York that would make journey very troublesome with hazardous situations in the course of the Friday night commute.

A mixture of sleet and freezing rain additionally might make journey harmful, CBS News reported.

“If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency,” NWS forecasters mentioned. “Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.”

The winter storm ought to attain its peak in the course of the night hours on Friday till about 3 a.m. on Saturday earlier than dissipating, according to WABC-TV.

The AAA auto membership predicted a record 122.4 million people will journey a minimum of 50 miles, together with 109.5 million by automobile, in the course of the 13-day vacation interval that began on Saturday and runs by Jan. 1.

That quantity consists of these touring for the Christmas vacation that started on Wednesday, and people who are flying ought to pay shut consideration to flight schedules and any delays or cancellations that the climate may trigger.

Those planning to drive on Friday ought to discover higher driving situations in the course of the morning and afternoon hours.