Millions of Americans are dealing with snow and icy conditions during holiday travel. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch details how travelers are dealing with the rush and delays.

As Christmas approaches and an expected record number of people across the country set off on their journeys, they may encounter travel trouble: winter weather combined with a possible government shutdown that could leave TSA agents and air traffic controllers working without a paycheck.

Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists.C​hristmas or Hanukkah travel is ahead for millions, and the weather will definitely need to be a factor before hitting the road.

With more than 200 car crashes on the state's roads Friday and over 400 flight cancellations or delays Saturday, this winter weather is really throwing a wrench into people's holiday plans. State police say of the 200 crashes they responded to across the state Friday,

As Christmas approaches and an expected record number of people across the country set off on their journeys, they may encounter travel trouble: winter weather.