Persistent weekend snowstorm disrupts travel across the U.S.
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Heavy snow continues to affect a large swath of the U.S. from the West to the Northeast, canceling and delaying flights at airports across the country. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Wintry weather is affecting the Rockies and the northern Plains. Overnight, periods of heavy snow over the Plains stretched into the Great Lakes region, including major cities like Chicago.
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Main Idea: A weekend snowstorm is causing major travel delays across much of the U.S. while other regions face rain, wind, and flooding risks.
Key Points:
- Heavy snow stretched from the West to the Northeast, with Chicago and parts of the Plains seeing some of the worst conditions.
- More than 7,000 flights were delayed and nearly 600 were canceled, with O’Hare, Atlanta, and Charlotte among the hardest hit airports.
- Snow should move out by early Monday, but the Southeast still faces strong storms, heavy rain, lightning, and some severe weather risk.
- The Pacific Northwest is starting a wet stretch that could bring flooding, strong winds, and heavy mountain snow into midweek.
Impact on the People
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The snowstorm can delay flights, slow road travel, and raise accident risks for travelers, workers, and families across many states.
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