As the holiday season comes to an end, millions of travelers will take to the streets and airports for New Year’s Eve celebrations and head home. Here’s a daily breakdown of what to expect.

Saturday: The atmospheric river continues to flow

The latest in a series of atmospheric rivers will bring more rain to the Pacific Northwest on Saturday. Snow will be widespread from the Cascades to the northern Rockies, but only places far from the ocean, like Montana and Idaho, will get fresh powder. Another storm system stretching from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast will bring mostly rain. The major hot spots for this storm will be in the Southeast, where thunderstorms and embedded severe weather and flash flooding are likely, and southern New England, where freezing rain is possible.

Sunday: Rinse and repeat

The same two areas of the country that were hit by rain on Saturday will be wet again on Sunday. Major airport hubs such as San Francisco, Seattle and Atlanta may experience travel delays due to rain, and thunderstorms may occur in the Southeast. However, most of the country will continue to be milder than average, so icy spots will be limited to northern New England to the east and the northern Rocky Mountains to the west.

Monday: Precipitation pushes east

The wet weather that has plagued the Pacific Northwest is becoming less intense and moving east, bringing snow showers from Idaho to Colorado. Accumulating snow may also occur in the northern plains. Meanwhile, the system that has brought rain and storms to the east is beginning to move out to sea. Above average temperatures will continue east of the Rocky Mountains, and highs in the 80s are likely in Texas.

Tuesday (New Year’s Eve): Raindrops at the ball drop?

The same system that brought some snow to the upper levels will quickly spread to the Ohio River Valley and Great Lakes states on Tuesday. It will remain too warm for snow even after dark as precipitation moves toward the I-95 corridor. The millions flocking to Times Square for New Year’s Eve celebrations may want waterproofs as showers are possible before midnight.

Wednesday (New Year): A breezy start to 2025

Rain showers remain possible in NYC as New Year’s Day begins, but this fast-moving system will bring gusty winds in New England during the afternoon. Another system approaching the Pacific Northwest will also bring strong winds from Washington to Nevada, along with another round of heavy rain and snow at high elevations. It could be a bumpy ride in the air for travelers in and out of major hubs like Boston’s Logan and Chicago’s O’Hare.

No matter where you are in the United States, you can always get the updated weather forecast from your local weather forecast office by going to Weather.gov and entering your city or zip code. Follow your local NOAA National Weather Service weather forecast office on social media for the latest weather information in your area.