By Kevin
More than 4,300 flights were delayed or canceled across the U.S. on Wednesday due to a winter storm affecting the country's northern half.
Delta, Southwest, and SkyWest were the airlines most affected by the storm, each canceling hundreds of flights and reporting significant delays.
Delta, Southwest, and SkyWest were the airlines most affected by the storm, each canceling hundreds of flights and reporting significant delays.
United, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines reported fewer cancellations but increasing delays.
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, Denver International Airport, and Detroit Metro Airport were among the most affected airports, with cancellations accounting for a significant percentage of scheduled departures.
The storm prompted weather alerts for 29 U.S. states, affecting around 75 million people.
The National Weather Service warned of numerous weather hazards and significant anomalous temperatures stretching from Washington to Maine through Thursday.
Some midwestern states, like Minnesota, were expected to experience particularly severe conditions, leading to school closures and snow emergencies.