Planning On Traveling For The Holidays? Meteorologist Warns To Check The Weather
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Planning On Traveling For The Holidays? Meteorologist Warns To Check The Weather

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Are you planning on traveling for the holidays? Well, one meteorologist warns that you'd better check the weather.

Speaking with People, Dr. James Belanger, Vice President of Meteorology at The Weather Company, discussed how the weather can affect travel plans. It is better to be prepared than sorry.

"We know that for some travelers, particularly during the holiday season, weather might be the last thing they're thinking about. They're focused on trying to get to their destination," he explains. "What we're encouraging is, let that weather be a part of the planning experience because it can help reduce some of the anxiety that you might be feeling."

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The meteorologist encouraged people to check the weather before leaving.

"The first step is if the person is proactive enough that he or she understands that they're likely gonna have weather-related impacts, that person's in a much stronger position than someone who's having to react to the weather," he adds. "It's important to keep an eye on the Weather Channel app to stay updated there."
Anything from snowfall to wind conditions can affect drive times and flights. "This, then, can inform their travel decisions, whether someone wants to fly or drive, when they would want to leave, and what to expect during the trip," Belanger says.
The meteorologist says that you should think about where you want to travel.

"One place that I would start is thinking about whether I am traveling by plane or driving, and if I have the flexibility to adjust either the day before or the day after," he says. "I can use the travel experience on the Weather Channel mobile app to understand, am I gonna have a bumpy ride if I decide to go that route because of unexpected turbulence and rough air, or am I gonna be better suited taking a longer route because the experience is just gonna be better driving?"