Millions of Americans are fretting over last-minute travel plan changes because of the massive winter storm pummeling much of the U.S. this week.
Millions of Americans are fretting over last-minute travel plan changes because of the massive winter storm pummeling much of the U.S. this week.
At Raleigh-Durham International Airport, some people are moving up their flights to get to their destinations.
More than 7 million people will be flying this holiday, according to the American Automobile Association.
At RDU, they expect almost 600,000 travelers across the 18 days that make up this holiday season.
The massive storm and arctic blast is headed towards North Carolina.
Javier Olivarez, who flew into RDU from North Dakota and stopped in Minnesota, says both places are already covered with snow.
“Oh it was bad. A lot of ice. A lot of snow over there,” he said.
Here in the Triangle, rain showers and bitterly cold temperatures can be expected over the next few days.
Pamela Howell moved her flight up to avoid cancelations — but her flight was still delayed and she’s been waiting at the airport since this morning.
