Heavy rain, gusty winds, fog and even snow are causing headaches for countless Christmas travelers this week.
Among air travelers, passengers at Philadelphia International Airport were hit the hardest on Tuesday, with 91 cancellations as of 11:15 a.m. ET, according to FlightAware.com.
But that number could continue to rise throughout the day as the weather forecast calls for rain and low clouds to stick around.
Those same ugly conditions are expected farther north in New York, where both LaGaurdia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport were experiencing delays of up to 90 minutes on Tuesday according to USA Today's Ben Mutzabaugh.
Those two airports combined for 40 cancellations as of late Tuesday morning.
Farther south, in Texas, thunderstorms caused minor problems early Tuesday, leading to more than two dozen canceled flights at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Roughly 480 flights had been canceled nationwide as of 11:15 a.m. ET on Tuesday, according to FlightAware.com.
According to Weather.com, travelers on the East Coast, specifically the I-95 corridor can expect a "soaking rain" to accompany nearly record-high temperatures on Christmas Eve. While the higher temperatures mean drivers won't have to worry about dealing with snow or ice, the rain and clouds could certainly impact air travel.
Meanwhile, there's a possibility of heavy wet snow in parts of the Midwest that could impact travelers both on the ground and in the sky.
Given the troublesome forecast, weather officials are warning of potential flight delays and cancellations on Christmas Eve, especially at major airports in the Northeast.
Fortunately, conditions are expected to improve on Christmas Day as the cold front moves along, creating dry conditions for much of the East Coast.
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