Winter Storm Causes Hundreds of Airport Delays and Cancellations Across Central U.S.

A major winter storm that pummeled much of the central United States on Tuesday, the day after Christmas, caused hundreds of airport delays and cancellations. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of blizzard conditions and near-blizzard conditions throughout the day.

The storm brought icy conditions to North Dakota, where it sealed windows shut, and Nebraska, where two tractor-trailers lost control on Interstate 80. David Roth, a forecaster with the Weather Prediction Center, said the heavy snow conditions in the Plains should be slowly alleviating today, but it’ll be very slow.

The storm is expected to continue impacting travel, with strong winds and snowfall causing whiteout conditions and near-zero visibility. The NWS warned of hazardous driving conditions and urged people to stay off the roads if possible.

The storm has already caused significant disruption to travel plans, with hundreds of airport delays and cancellations. Airlines have been forced to cancel flights and reroute passengers, while road closures and icy conditions have caused further disruption.

The NWS is continuing to monitor the situation and has urged people to check the latest forecasts and advisories before traveling. The storm is expected to move eastward over the next few days, bringing further disruption to the central U.S.