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Mega Storm Coming on Christmas — Snow From Burlington to Dallas May Bring Travel Turmoil

Dec. 24, 2012 3:34pm Liz Klimas

If you’re done with your holiday travel already, be thankful. If you’re traveling today, stay safe. If you’re planning to head out tomorrow — Christmas Day — take note.

Snow plows line up at O'Hare airport in Chicago, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012.

Snow plows at Chicago’s O’Hare airport stand ready ahead of Friday’s storm. Photo credit: AP.

Following the snowstorm that hit the northern United States last week, another weather system that Accuweather senior meteorologist Kristina Pydynowski writes will be even more “potent” is on its way. Those traveling Christmas Eve might have better conditions than those headed out on Christmas Day and through the middle of the week.

Here’s more of Pydynoski’s explanation of the approaching weather that will impact the Midwest, Great Lakes states and the Northeast:

Substantial snow will spread from the panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas to the Red River and western Arkansas on Christmas Day with snow even whitening Dallas in the afternoon–a rare feat for Christmas.

The major snowstorm will then press northeastward Tuesday night into Thursday, passing from Arkansas into the Ohio Valley, then the eastern Great Lakes and Northeast.

The storm has the potential to unleash a half of a foot or more of snow starting Tuesday in southwestern Kansas and Oklahoma. Totals will even top a foot across the interior Northeast.

Cities in line to receive more than a half of a foot of snow include Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Burlington and Caribou.

The conditions are expected to make travel on the road treacherous in some areas. Those traveling by air might see delays or cancellations that could stick them wherever they celebrated the holidays for a day or two.

NBC’s Today Show pointed out that the South will not be without its problems. Instead of snow, a warmer section of the storm system could cause severe thunderstorms with tornadoes.

Watch this Today Show report about the storm:

According to Flight Stats this afternoon, 1,949 flights were delayed and 82 canceled. Last week’s storm spiked cancellations to 4,426.

If last week’s storm was any indication of what those at airports or on the road impacted by the storm will experience, here’s a look at the pictures to prepare travelers for what they might see Christmas Day and after Christmas conditions:

If you see any craziness while traveling this year, send your pictures to lklimas@theblaze.com.

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Comments (45)

Nathan2004
Posted on December 25, 2012 at 4:38am
Isn’t it funny how Al Gore and the Global Warmers are silent during “MEGA” snow storms and record lows? I’m not a Global Warmist (my word) I just believe in being smart about how we do business. The politicians are hoping you buy into it hook line and sinker. They are hoping to create an Internet like craze and ride the wave all the way to the bank. They’re not doing too bad at convincing some of the rats in the maze, I’m just a much harder sell.

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GhostOfJefferson
Posted on December 25, 2012 at 4:31am
Supposed to get around 8 inches here in central/north Ohio. Let me show you my bored face.

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hillbillyinny
Posted on December 25, 2012 at 3:30am
A little north and west of Syracuse checking in here.

We already have about ten inches of blowing snow on the ground from a lake effect snow a few days ago. If we get “about six inches” from this one, HERE that’s considered a “dusting. . .”!

We know how to handle snow here, how to drive in snow (snow tires on all four tires of my minivan), and enjoy our “down time” if it really snows. A mixtures of sugar beet juice and salt is used to coat our roads against icing and is VERY EFFECTIVE!

So, for the rest of the U.S. dealing with their “mega storm,” be safe. For us, we’re just getting started and we have all of last winter to catch up for and last summer with little to no rain!

Syracuse and Tug Valley, one of the “snow capitals” of the U.S.

Blessed Christmas, slow down, and as Pope Benedict XVI reminds us, let Jesus into your life!

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donkeykong
Posted on December 25, 2012 at 1:56am
Think you missed the agenda here…..the Sandy Hook story
is wearing out, and they need something to deflect the
Benghazi story from rising to the surface, lest it become
known to the public. So, I guess a 6-inch ‘snowstorm’ fits
the bill………next week….the astonishing sex-life of snails….

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MIBUGNU2
Posted on December 25, 2012 at 12:57am
Hey !! It’s winter !! Bet they were really counting on all
that Global Warming bullshi*.. someone call manbearpig…

Merry Christmas……..Enjoy the snow..Nice in Arizona.

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VoteRightDammit
Posted on December 25, 2012 at 12:00am
If we will just pass a ban on assault rifles all of these horrible storms will stop.

Assault rifles cause bad storms.

The science is settled.

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shagstar
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 8:59pm
how come every storm that happens under the democrats is a,mega storm? the super cat 1 storm of the century that hit NY! these libs are freaks.

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- rickc34
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 9:22pm
  Safe journey and Merry Christmas. It is not about what you get but what you have already, family and friends are real riches and a relationship with the Lord Jesus is better than Gold.
  
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smokeysmoke
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 8:44pm
Dident nY just get the power back on

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- hillbillyinny
  Posted on December 25, 2012 at 3:32am
  That was NY city–we’re the REST of NY (the REAL NY!).
  
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john vincent
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 8:36pm
I was caught in a blizzard the other day; it was beautiful-but…I did not want to drive in it-

God sheds his white blanket as He pleases, kind of gives man a chance to see WHO really is in charge, in spite of our pride, accusations, hate, and all around mischievousness.

God be thanked-slow down and see His hand,
and
merry christmas to all!

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Redmanblackdog
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 8:10pm
We already have 2 1/2 times the normal snow pack in the Oympic Moutains in Washington. Last year was one of the coldest winters on record, in the Pacific Northwest.

Kiss my **** before I wipe it, you progressives with your global warming!

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- hillbillyinny
  Posted on December 25, 2012 at 3:40am
  The progressives will explain that it IS “global warming” that is causing all of this snow. . . But what caused our LACK OF SNOW last winter and our drought this past summer? Global cooling?
  
  Welcome to upstate NY–the land of the snowmobile and cross country skiing. . .
  
  Slow down, look around, share with family and friends and enjoy God’s Christ Mass presents to us, His Son and His beauty.
  
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JACKTHETOAD
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 7:58pm
Welcome to the World of The Lord, and all of it’s wonders. I am SO lovin’ this…

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LBRTYorDTH
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 7:15pm
The mega-storm that is coming is tyranny, not white fluffy stuff. Wake the ____ up.

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- txjb
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 9:17pm
  Yes. Those of us that pay attention can see it coming .
  
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Magyar
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 6:57pm
Wait a second….—1/2 foot = 6 inches of snow and that’s a mega storm? Oh, PLEASE–it must be a slow damn news day!

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thibx
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 6:28pm
in the south if they see a few flakes in the air, they make a run on grocery stores and close businesses. i live here now but from the north.

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- chips1
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 7:00pm
  Most of the flakes come from the north.
  
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- txjb
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 9:19pm
  Now chip that wasn’t nice .
  
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- rickc34
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 10:42pm
  But it was funny, flakes from the north lol.
  
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- RamonPreston
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 11:59pm
  They don’t use snow tires or know how to drive in snow.
  
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LBRTYorDTH
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 6:12pm
Is this really how big a puss this country has become? 6 whole inches? Call the National Guard; confiscate the guns; evacuate; hurry before all the earth worms and ants get covered with snow. Oh My God Please save me. Morons

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- SaturdaysWarrior76
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 6:54pm
  hahaa! :)
  
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ChiefGeorge
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 5:53pm
I find it very interesting that when BHO is in HI this time of year, that the USA gets walloped. His sunny vacations outside CONUS while Americans bear the brunt of these storms seems to contrast atleast in my mind how Kingly he appears to the little guys on the street.

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- DesertRose1960
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 6:29pm
  You do realize that he grew up in Hawaii, right? He has a sister and her family still living in Hawaii and that they go and visit one another? It’s no worse than George W. Bush going to Texas for his vacations, except that he spent three times as long on vacation as President Obama has.
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 8:54pm
  @DesertRose1960
  “You do realize that he grew up in Hawaii, right?”
  
  Wasn’t that Indonesia for the most part?
  
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BlasberryStrat
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 5:32pm
The Left activists are brewing these storms up in order to push the gun ban agenda. Pretty soon you’ll see Bloomberg on the TV “ordering” Obama to ban all firearms to fight Global Warming.

It’s all true… : )

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- Gorp
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 6:07pm
  Well YES. Every bullet shot has to produce some sort of Global Warming gas. Or at least something that is harmful to the environment. Not to mention, Lead Poisoning…
  
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- chips1
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 6:30pm
  Every time he opens his mouth, people get hot under the collar.
  
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Cavallo
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 5:31pm
Everyone chant together now… “Global Warming” .. in order to not receive snow during winter or to receive snow during when on a select predetermined government approved schedule we must give up all our liberty and standard of living to the decision making body of the central committee in Washington. All hail Obama, may be peace be upon our anointed Savior, only he may deliver us from inclement weather.

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B-Neil
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 5:26pm
As long as there is movement there will be changes Mr.Gore. Even us low class ignorant shadows know that. I guess you missed that class on one of your, I’m to good to go to class days. Mr. Gore! snow is good.

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GoodStuff
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 5:08pm
In Colorado we would get three feet of snow and it wouldn’t cancel a single school.

All these people are pansies.

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GoodStuff
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 5:05pm
“The storm has the potential to unleash a half of a foot”

Oh noes, what are we to do!?!?

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hatchetjob
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 4:22pm
Must be a slow news day, 6 inches is a picnic.

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TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 4:21pm
Just called one my kids up in the upper Hudson Valley area and she said they are barricading the doors, closing the shutters, sending the kids to the safety of a neighbor’s house after they open presents and she and her husband are heading to the basement and stoking up the woodstove!

It’s gonna’ be a BLIZZZZARD of monumental dusting proportions!

I told her and her husband they will come up with any ol’ excuse to give me more grand kiddies…

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Michael
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 3:52pm
This isn’t a storm, here in Central New York measure snow in feet, 6ins is a dusting…

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- mom4times
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 5:14pm
  and i’m only due for a trace -2″……through tomorrow morning……hoping like h e double hockey sticks to get more though
  
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- chips1
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 6:56pm
  It’s not the depth, it’s how you measure it.
  
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GJPinks
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 3:49pm
OMG!!! 1/2 a foot of snow!!! 6 whole inches of snow!!! WHAT A BUNCH OF FRAIDYCAT GIRLIEBOYS!!!
When I was a kid, I had to walk 20 miles through 3 feet of snow to school AND it was up hill both ways. AND I had to carry my own lunch. Now get off my front lawn you kids…..

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- booger71
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 3:54pm
  I agree, 6 inches of snow, is really just a light dusting, but they make it read like it almost the end of civilization as we know it.
  
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- m14guy
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 4:21pm
  We must have crossed paths going to that same school. I had to put my thermos on the radiator to turn my chocolate milk back into a liquid. I had to sit on my peanut butter & jam sandwich just to make it soft enough to not break my teeth. The standing rule was 12″ and below, everything was open. Don’t even think about not showing up. Above 12″ it was a coin toss. This was late 50′s early 60′s. What a bunch of cry baby wimps we have turned into. Pathetic.
  
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- bpodlesnik
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 4:37pm
  Old man yelling at a cloud.
  
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- midnightvelvet
  Posted on December 24, 2012 at 5:13pm
  Did you kill a bear with your looseleaf notebook a la Bill Cosby?
  
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