Summary
A powerful winter storm in the United States has caused major disruptions in air travel, with over 9,000 flights canceled and thousands delayed. The storm brought severe weather, including snow and ice, across many regions, affecting several major airports.
Key Facts
- Over the weekend, more than 9,000 flights were canceled due to the storm.
- On Saturday, 3,250 flights were canceled, and over 5,900 were canceled on Sunday.
- The storm, called Fern, brought snow, ice, and strong winds, affecting many areas from the Southern Plains to the Northeast.
- Major airline hubs such as Dallas/Fort Worth, Atlanta, Chicago, and New York were impacted.
- Airlines offered waivers, allowing customers to rebook without change fees.
- Snowfall reached six inches in central Kansas and four inches in Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Freezing rain occurred in regions like northern Louisiana and southern Arkansas.
- Thunderstorms and heavy rain hit areas like Houston, with colder air expected to arrive.
