US Flight Cancellations Surge Amid Major Winter Storms and Cold Snap

Widespread Flight Disruptions

• ✈️ Over 11,000 US flights were canceled on Sunday, marking the highest single-day total since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• ❄️ Major winter storms have slammed a majority of the country, leading to significant disruptions at airports nationwide, including over 400 cancellations at New York City's LaGuardia Airport.

Severe Weather Impacts Across Regions

• 🥶 In Boston, snowfall is expected to reach around 9 inches, with an additional 3 inches predicted for the following day, accompanied by a severe cold snap with temperatures in the single digits.
• ⚠️ Utility companies are working around the clock to maintain gas lines and ensure heating for millions in New England due to the brutal cold.
• 🌳 In Tupelo, Mississippi, falling trees and limbs have caused significant damage, with transportation crews reporting being understaffed and facing equipment issues.
• 🧊 Parts of northern Mississippi experienced one to two inches of ice accumulation, leading to dangerous road conditions and personal property damage.

Oklahoma City Conditions

• 🌨️ Oklahoma City received approximately 8 inches of snow, a significant amount for a region that averages only 6 to 7 inches annually.
• 🚗 While plows have been active on main arteries, interior roadways are still covered, and clearing is expected to take a couple of days due to lingering cold temperatures.
• ⚡ Power outages in Oklahoma have been isolated and limited, as the state did not experience the ice and sleet seen further south.

Cold Weather Precautions

• ⚠️ During sub-zero weather, it's advised not to leave aerosol cans, canned drinks, food, eggs, electronics, or medications in vehicles, as extreme cold can cause them to become unstable, malfunction, or freeze.