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Millions of Americans across the United States are bracing for difficult weather conditions over the Christmas holidays, and the storms threaten to further disrupt one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Along the East Coast, the first storm of the winter covered cities from Boston to Baltimore in ice and snow.
Meanwhile, California residents are cleaning up the aftermath of a storm that brought hurricane-force winds, flooding and high waves on Monday, killing one man.
The weather events further complicate travel plans for America, which is already facing air travel delays following a grounding of American Airlines flights due to a technological issue.
On the East Coast, winter precipitation is expected to impact travel for many, as heavy snow falls in areas like Boston and New York, while Baltimore and Washington DC brace for precipitation and ice.
On the West Coast, Monday’s storm caused a pier to collapse and throw three people into the Pacific Ocean.
Waves from that storm reached 60 feet (18 meters) and forced some evacuations. Flood and high surf warnings remain in effect Tuesday.
The weather isn’t the only thing that will affect holiday travel on Tuesday, as technology issues add more stress as millions of Americans rush to reach their destinations.
Early Tuesday, American Airlines flights were suspended after the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a “nationwide shutdown” due to a “supplier technology issue.”
The layover was lifted about an hour after it began and flights resumed, but not without creating a series of delays.
Delays were expected to continue into Tuesday, with some departures taking off two hours later than scheduled.
American Airlines apologized for the inconvenience and said, “It’s all hands on deck as our team is working diligently to get customers where they need to go as quickly as possible.”
While many morning flights were delayed Tuesday, most afternoon flights are scheduled to depart on time.
