Thousands of Flights , Canceled, As Winter Storm
Landon Hits US .
Yahoo reports that 5,000 flights are expected
to be canceled in the United States as a massive
winter storm hits the Midwest and southern states. .
According to Flight Aware,
an additional 2,000 flights are expected
to be delayed due to winter storm Landon.
Airports currently most affected by the storm include: , Dallas Love Field (84% flights canceled),
John Glenn Columbus Intl Airport (78% canceled)
and Austin-Bergstrom Intl (74% canceled).
Yahoo reports that Southwest Airlines
has already canceled 27% of its flights,
while American Airlines has canceled 19%. .
Forecasters have warned of dangerous snow and ice as the 2,000-mile wide storm has already dropped a foot of snow in some areas. .
Forecasters have warned of dangerous snow and ice as the 2,000-mile wide storm has already dropped a foot of snow in some areas. .
A large, prolonged and significant winter
storm will continue to impact much of
the central U.S. and move into the Northeast
overnight, bringing a variety of winter
weather hazards including heavy
snow, sleet and freezing rain, National Weather Service, via Yahoo.
Yahoo reports that areas affected by heavy snow include: , Chicago, Denver and Albuquerque. .
Yahoo reports that areas affected by heavy snow include: , Chicago, Denver and Albuquerque. .
According to AccuWeather meteorologists,
areas expected to be affected by ice include: , Maine, Memphis, Dallas and areas in between.
Experts have warned that people should
be prepared for sporadic power outages
and dangerous conditions on roads. .
Yahoo reports that schools and government
buildings have already been closed in some states.