SANFORD, Fla. — Although the weather will likely be nice in Central Florida this weekend, other parts of the country are bracing themselves for snow — and lots of it.

That could cause a lot of headaches for some people headed of town for the weekend.

For travelers flying out of Orlando Sanford International Airport who have destinations up north, they're going to want to check departure times and weather conditions.

Several parts of the Midwest and Ohio Valley are expected to be hit hard with snow this weekend.

Amanda Fleming was headed from Sanford to Flint, Michigan on Thursday. She is scheduled to return home on Sunday, but if she gets snowed in and also can't fly out Monday, the next flight from Flint back to Sanford isn't until Thursday. 

Fleming, though, already has a backup plan.

"I can fly back from Detroit back in to Orlando International," Fleming said. "Obviously, that's more money, that's another plane ticket, that's a lot of risk. So I am just hoping one way or another I get back home safe."

United Airlines has sent out e-mails to travelers with itineraries that involve snow in the forecast. It says, "Since delays are likely, give yourself a little extra time at the airport to make your travel experience as smooth as possible. Better yet, if your travel plans are flexible, change your flight to depart on a later date (also free!)."

Allegiant Air flies out of Sanford and also offers no fees to change your plane ticket if your flight is delayed because of weather. However, Allegiant may not fly daily to a destination, so if you can't catch a flight out on your assigned day, you may be sticking around a few more days. 

That's something the Davises don't mind doing while visiting their daughter in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

"(I'm a) fifth-generation Florida native," Rick Davis said. 

"He's never seen snow," his wife, Shellie, quickly offered. 

"I've never seen snow or know how this will turn out, but I'll deal with it," Rick said.

This weekend, snow won't be the only factor causing potential weather delays, either: According to the Federal Aviation Administration, planes may also be delayed if there's ice buildup on runways. Even if snow is cleared, icy runways could prevent planes from taking off and landing properly or on time.