- Watch the weather: Since winter conditions are unpredictable, check the forecast before leaving. This will help ensure you don’t hit any surprise snow storms.
- Leave early: Don’t rush out the door late. Slippery conditions combined with the sheer number of people on the road often cause delays.
- Care for the car: The last thing you need during Christmas travels is a breakdown. Get an oil change and any car repair projects completed before the trip.
Plan Ahead for Holiday Traveling
Whoever penned the song, “Let It Snow” clearly wasn’t driving on icy Indiana interstates in the midst of a blinding whiteout. Christmas is one of the most-traveled days of the year, and the weather is always a wildcard.
To further complicate matters, weather gurus are predicting a messy Christmas in Lafayette, Indiana, and the rest of the Midwest. The Farmers’ Almanac forecast for the Midwest and Great Lakes says, “Have yourself a messy little Christmas: wintry mix, as mild air from the south overruns cold air from the north.”
Tips for Smooth Traveling
Unfortunately, we can’t bypass backlogged highways and slippery streets by flying in a sleigh like Santa. However, the traveling tips below may help:
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