US airlines canceled 1,382 flights and delayed more than 4,600 due to the powerful winter storm "Devin," which swept across the country during the peak post-holiday travel period. This was reported by Bloomberg and Reuters, writes UNN.
Details
According to FlightAware, as of Friday, the three main New York airports — LaGuardia, Kennedy, and Newark — were the most affected. Up to 23 centimeters of snow are forecast in these areas. Large-scale disruptions were also recorded at airports in Detroit, Philadelphia, and Boston. The National Weather Service warned that the bad weather creates "dangerous travel conditions from the Great Lakes to the northern Mid-Atlantic region."
The situation is complicated by the fact that the storm is accompanied by freezing rain in the Midwest and floods in California.
For areas from northern New York State to the tri-state area, 4-8 inches of snowfall are forecast by the end of Friday and through the night
Consequences for ground transportation
In addition to air travel delays, millions of drivers are at risk. According to the American Automobile Association, about 109.5 million Americans chose to travel by car this year. Meteorologists warn of the risk of landslides on the West Coast and dangerous icing on roads in the Great Lakes region.
Airport administrations urge passengers to check flight status before departure, as the bad weather will continue until Saturday morning.