delayed for an hour. rthngs fliers want from sant now, a flight home. kerry lydon is trying to get to california for his first family christmas since covid. it means the world to me, because after covid i didn t see my sons for tw get to see them more regularly so we re going to be together. reporter: with more than 9,000 flights already delayed and cancels, there were long security lines at atlanta s airport ahead of subfreezing temperatures tomorrow. even after the storm passes, the severe cold will slow down the airlines recovery plans for days and could make daunting driving for. watch for icy conditions and signs of hypothermia. we encourage residents to avoid driving if you can. reporter: johann buekes and his wife decided not to risk flying and are instead driving from south florida to ashville, north carolina, friday. we only have a week between christmas and new year s, soimented to make the most out of it.