A powerful winter storm is moving through the Midwest, bringing heavy snow and dangerous conditions, causing travel headaches for travelers on the Thanksgiving holiday.
According to ABC News, at least 450 flights were canceled across the United States as of 7 a.m. ET Sunday (November 30), with Chicago’s O’Hare Airport experiencing the most disruption.
The news outlet, citing flight tracker FlightAware, said there were 179 cancellations at O’Hare early Sunday, including 110 departures. The airport was said to have faced even greater impacts on Saturday, with more than a thousand flights delayed or canceled due to the storm.
Record snowfall in Chicago
ABC News reported that O’Hare had recorded approximately 8.4 inches of snow by midnight Saturday, breaking the previous record for snowiest November day of 8.0 inches, set on November 6, 1951. Snowfall in the Chicago metro area ranged from 7 to 10 inches Sunday morning.
FAA advisory
The FAA issued an operational plan early Sunday, noting: “Strong show and ice in the Upper Great Lakes and eastward movement. As well as thunderstorms in the Southern Plains, along with high holiday volume, will be major constraints,” ABC News reported.
Travelers are advised to check flight status and prepare for difficult driving conditions as the storm continues to affect the region.
