The joint U.S. and Canadian aerospace command is tracking Santa’s reindeer-powered sleigh with 900 personnel, as well as satellite and radar systems. “He’s an old pro and has been doing this for 16 centuries,” Canadian Army Capt. Alexandra Hejduk told The Logic. “Christmas has never been cancelled because of the weather.” (The Logic)

Talking point: The massive winter storms wreaking havoc on large swaths of Canada and the U.S. are affecting everything from schools and holiday travel plans to last-minute Christmas shopping and Boxing Day sales expectations. It’s also left thousands without power ahead of the holiday weekend. But Santa will deliver presents on time. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra had already cleared Santa’s “mission” to travel in Canadian airspace. Capt. Hejduk confirmed that Santa will be escorted by F-15, F-16 and F-22 fighter jets as soon as he enters Newfoundland and Labrador. According to military intelligence, children must be in bed by nine o’clock for presents to be delivered. “You want to help Santa out as much as possible—make sure you’re in bed and asleep,” she said.