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States prepare for massive winter storm
�America’s Newsroom’ in Dallas, Texas, as the first signs of a massive winter emerge.Texas is preparing accordingly following the devastating winter storm five years ago.
Across the country, U.S.airlines and airports are alerting travelers to brace for awinter stormthat’s set to bring dangerous snow and ice conditions this weekend.
Power outages and tree damage are expected in the Southeast, while heavier snow is expected in the North, impacting some 235 million Americans,reported.
Major airlines are issuing travel alerts to flyers in certain destinations facing severe weather.
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“This will likely result in thousands of flight cancellations on Saturday, Sunday and Monday,” said Dan DePodwin, vice president of forecasting operations at AccuWeather, in a statement.
Power outages and tree damage are expected in the Southeast, while heavier snow is expected in the North.(Will Waldron/Albany Times Union via Getty Images)
Fort Worth, Texas-based American Airlines listed 35 airports, noting that travelers with trips from Jan.24 to 27 mayrebook their travelswithout a change fee.
Atlanta-basedDelta Air Lineslisted 65 airports under its “Eastern North America Winter Storm” alert, also allowing travelers to rebook their travels without a change fee for trips from Jan.24 to Jan.26.
Thirty-five airports were listed by New York-based Jet Blue, with flyers able to change their trips for the same dates with no fee.
“Passengers are advised to check with their airline to confirm the status of their flight or to adjust their reservation.Flight delays or cancellations may occur,” said one airport. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
“Passengers are advised to check with their airline to confirm the status of their flight or to adjust their reservation.Flight delays or cancellations may occur,” it continued.
In a press release, Piedmont Triad International Airport inNorth Carolinaadvised travelers to “be safe.”
“The airport will remain open throughout this severe weather event,” said Kevin Baker, executive director.“However, airlines may cancel flights because of the storm’s system-wide impacts.”
KERA Newsthe airport will monitor surface temperatures and conduct friction tests on the runways.
“When large-scale disruptions occur, it is customary for our staff to be available to assist customers who cannot travel and may need to stay at the airport for an extended period,” Rounds said.
Travel booking app Hopper estimates that upwards of 15,000 flights could be delayed because of this storm.(Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
A secure portion of the terminal will be open, with cots, blankets and snacks to be provided as available.
Rounds saidtravelers should arrive two hoursbefore departure time.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport spokesperson Zachary Greiner also told the outlet they’re working closely with the National Weather Service.
The airport is prepared to treat roads and bridges to keep travelers safe.
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“Customers are encouraged to monitor the weather, allow extra time when traveling to the airport and check directly with their airline for the most up-to-date flight information,” Greiner said.
Boston Logan International Airport posted an advisory about the storm, telling travelers to “check with [their] airline on the status of [their] flight before coming to the airport.
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Travel booking app Hopper estimates that upwards of 15,000 flights could be delayed because of the storm, noting a 17% increase in travelers adding Disruption Assistance to trips for this upcoming weekend.
� Landon Mion contributed reporting.
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