Wednesday, January 22, 2025 A severe winter storm, bringing snow, sleet, and icy conditions, has led to major disruptions in North Carolina. Governor Josh Stein declared a statewide state of emergency as Charlotte and the surrounding areas brace for the impact. At Charlotte Douglas International Airport (North Carolina), teams are working tirelessly with nearly 40 snow removal and deicing vehicles to minimize delays.
Despite these efforts, 104 flights have been canceled or delayed , affecting 39 flights from major airlines including PSA Airlines, American Airlines, Piedmont, United, Envoy Air, Mesa, Contour Airlines, Endeavor Air, and Delta. Travelers are strongly encouraged to stay in touch with their airlines for updates, as operations at Charlotte/Douglas are likely to be impacted by ongoing icy conditions. Snowstorm Sweeps Through Texas, but Texans Still Find Time for Whataburger While snow and sleet accumulated across Central and South Texas, it hasn’t stopped Texans from making their way to Whataburger during the rare snow event on January 21.
Snow accumulation ranged from half an inch to nearly two inches, particularly in the San Antonio area. San Antonio International Airport (Texas) saw 85 flight cancellations and delays , impacting major carriers like Southwest, American Airlines, United, Volaris, Delta, Mesa, SkyWest, and Spirit. According to FlightAware, 63 flights were directly affected by the weather.
Additionally, the storm caused travel disruptions in Austin.
