As Maritimers gear up for one of the busiest weekends for travel, many are preparing for nasty weather conditions.
With rain, freezing rain, and snow in the forecast some travellers are opting to get ahead of the weather.
Police are urging anxious travellers to use caution as traffic tie-ups are imminent.
“Just drive alertly and defensively. The speed limit is just for perfect conditions. Slow down. Get where you’re going to safely,” says Const. Tom Clayton of the Saint John Police.
At the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Peter Spurway is advising travellers to get to the terminal early.
“There will be many more people flying this weekend. Parking will be a bit slower. Lineups will be longer,” says Spurway.
David Innes of the Fredericton International Airport agrees.
“It's all personal travel. In the east here, Christmas is a big family time of year. So there's a lot of people. A lot of meeters and greeters. A lot of hugging going on at the airport this time of year,” says Innes.
With Maritimers already cleaning up from two storms, and a wintery blast hitting Ontario and Quebec, getting out is proving to be difficult for Hicham Saloui, whose flight to Montreal was delayed three hours on Friday.
“I just want to get back home as soon as possible,” says Saloui.
Even though inclement weather can mean bad news for travellers, sales have spiked at one Halifax airport convenience store.
“We definitely sell more product, more cigarettes, more magazines, more snack foods,” says store clerk, Emily Thomas.
Storms may be good news for airport business owners, but they are a guaranteed headache for travellers trying to make it home before the weather hits.
With files from CTV's Alyse Hand
