Heavy snow and dangerous conditions are expected across parts of the West Coast today. Forecasters warn the Cascades mountains in Oregon and Washington may get drifts of up to two-and-a-half feet Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has placed both states under winter storm warnings, with travel expected to be "very difficult." Utah, Wyoming and Idaho are also under winter storm warnings after an atmospheric river hit the Pacific Northwest. Another Pacific storm is expected to hit Washington, Oregon and Northern California tonight bringing strong winds and heavy rain. In the South, the Storm Prediction Center warns of potential severe thunderstorms over Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. Tornadoes, large hail and strong winds could all cause travel delays as Americans start to head home after the holidays. The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicted a record-breaking year for holiday travel, with more than 119 million expected to hit the roads and the skies.
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More than 1,500 flights delayed amid winter storm warnings
At least 1,500 flights have been delayed in the United States today as strong winds, snowfall and severe thunderstorms are predicted.
Another 192 flights were canceled sparking travel misery for the tens of thousands heading home today after the Christmas holidays.
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