Travel after Thanksgiving could be hampered by weekend weather systems in a number of US regions.

This weekend, widespread rain and snow may create delays as well-fed Christmas travelers pack their bags, hit the roads, and cram onto airports.

On Saturday and Sunday, a number of weather systems are expected to cause problems for different portions of the US, including two in the Northeast and two more that will bring snow to the Pacific Northwest.

This weekend, a number of storms are predicted to sweep over the Southeast, with many regions getting up to an inch of rain through Sunday night, while Texas will have both snowfall and rainfall.

Midwest and Northeast frustrated by rain

Two distinct systems may disrupt weekend travel plans in the Northeast and Midwest after rain on Friday.

The National Weather Service predicts that Saturday will provide a brief respite of sunshine before a cold front delivers additional rain and wind on Sunday.

The majority of the precipitation will fall as rain, but there is a chance of mixed wintry precipitation in northern New England and certain areas of the Great Lakes region, according to the National Weather Service.

Over the weekend, widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are anticipated over most of the eastern US. On Monday, when the system passes off the east coast, dry weather are anticipated to return to the area.

Texas weather contrasts

This weekend’s travel across Texas may be challenging due to the state’s significant snowfall in its western counties and the possibility of devastating rainfall in its eastern regions.

Through Saturday morning, when precipitation is anticipated to start slowing down, there are blizzard warnings, winter storm warnings, and winter weather advisories in effect in western Texas and southern New Mexico.

4 inches of snow are anticipated to fall widely over the winter storm warning region. Western Texas residents are expected to see total snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 inches and strong gusts of up to 60 mph.

Heavy rains tonight into Saturday morning might overwhelm soil that has already been soaked by Friday’s showers in western regions of the state and along its Gulf Coast, raising the possibility of sporadic flash floods in certain locations.

The forecast center said that 2 to 3 inches of rain are anticipated to fall in the Gulf Coast region until Saturday AM, however some places may get even more. There is a moderate danger of heavy rainfall and potential for more severe flash floods in several areas along the Gulf.

According to the National Weather Service, driving may be dangerous in some areas farther east due to storm conditions, including those near Mobile, Alabama, where severe storms may develop on Saturday, and central North Carolina, where sporadic wind gusts may reach 40 mph on Sunday afternoon and evening.

Northwest continues to see snowfall

As the Northwest is affected by two frontal systems this weekend, snow and wind may create dangerous travel conditions in certain areas.

The cyclone that affected the Pacific Northwest on Friday by bringing rain and snow at higher elevations will move into the Intermountain West on Saturday. The second system will move into the Cascades and northern Rockies from Sunday into Monday, bringing with it much more intense rain and mountain snow.

Through the weekend, some locations may have 1 to 2 feet of snowfall and severe gusts of up to 40 mph, with Sunday seeing the worst precipitation.

On Sunday and Monday, the Cascades will have snow-covered roadways, according to the NWS headquarters in Portland.

For regions that are anticipated to be severely affected, winter storm watches and advisories have been issued.