Severe weather disrupts Christmas Eve travel as storms hit both U.S. coasts
Severe weather is affecting both U.S. coasts on Christmas Eve. A storm caused a partial pier collapse in Santa Cruz, California, while the East Coast is experiencing snow, leading to hazardous road conditions and flight delays. American Airlines briefly grounded all flights nationwide due to a technical issue, but operations resumed by Tuesday morning. Approximately 1,448 flights were delayed, with only 28 cancellations reported. Weather conditions are expected to improve by Christmas Day. The East Coast storm will move out, and the West Coast will see a temporary break before more rain and snow return.