Millions of Americans are hitting the road and skies this Memorial Day weekend despite higher prices at the pump and a forecast filled with rain.
AAA expects a record number of holiday travelers once again, but here in the Lehigh Valley, some people say the weather could put a damper on their plans.
The holiday weekend is underway, but between high prices and a rocky forecast, plenty of local families are choosing to stay put.
“We’re staying home, we’re gonna have a staycation. Things are too expensive. You know, I just filled up my tank last week and I filled it up again this week and we didn’t go anywhere,” said Sandy DiLeo.
Still, AAA says nearly 40 million people will drive this weekend.
“Hopefully all the traffic is going west. Usually people leave Jersey, so hopefully there won’t be much traffic going east, so maybe we’ll luck out and be light,” said Peter Kashulines.
And for those already on the move, the cooler unseasonable forecast is hard to ignore.
“Usually, we don’t stop burning our wood stove till the 1st of June. And it looked like a week ago we would have stopped then, but now looking next two days, you might burn a little bit next couple days,” Kashulines added.
The wettest day of the holiday weekend will likely be Saturday. But for some, the soggy forecast isn’t changing their plans.
“I’ve had a lot of work this week, so gonna regenerate, take off, have a nice three-day weekend and then actually start back up back on Tuesday and get back to cracking again,” said Doug Kurzman. “Gonna be raining and all that, but at least still it’s good sleeping weather, so.”
Some are excited to enjoy everything the unofficial start to summer has to offer.
“My fiancé and I are going to Hershey Park on Monday,” said Dylan.
For others, the long weekend is less about travel and more about staying close to home with family.
“No plans to travel, no, but we’ll be here in the rain enjoying our time at home,” said Cynthia Thomas.