"A daunting rainfall forecast isn't expected to stop Californians or the rest of the U.S. from traveling in record numbers over the end-of-year holiday season. An estimated 122.4 million people - more than a third of the entire national population - will travel at least 50 miles from home between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1, according to the American Automobile Assn."
""The storm will move through the region from north to south, starting as early as Tuesday," Roser said. Roser said he is confident there will be slick roadways and possible aviation disruptions because of heavy rains. The peak of the storm for Southern California is likely to start Tuesday and continue through Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to Bryan Lewis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Oxnard."
An estimated 122.4 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1, a 2.2% increase from last year’s 119.7 million. Travel patterns include family road trips, friend getaways and tropical vacations, reflecting returns to hometowns and exploration of new destinations. A Pacific storm is forecast to bring heavy rain to Southern California starting as early as Tuesday, peaking through Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with light to moderate showers into the weekend. Forecast impacts include slick roadways, possible aviation disruptions and increased flood risk.
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