Over 10,800 Flights Canceled Nationwide Due to Winter Storm

Key Facts

• January 24 night: National Weather Service issues winter storm warning.
• January 25: Winter storm causes heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain from southern Rockies to New England.
• Approximately 180 million people affected, over half U.S. population.
• Snow accumulation forecast: 30–60 cm from Washington to New York and Boston.
• Over 10,800 flights canceled nationwide on January 25 (FlightAware).
• Cirium reports highest cancellations since COVID-19 pandemic began.
• LaGuardia Airport closed afternoon January 25 until 8 p.m. (FAA).
• Philadelphia: 94% of flights (326) canceled.
• LaGuardia Airport: 91% of flights (433) canceled.
• JFK Airport: 79% of flights (460) canceled.
• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport canceled about 420 departures.
• Major hubs Dallas-Fort Worth, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Atlanta also severely disrupted.
• Airlines cancellations on January 25:

Summary

A large winter storm on January 25 caused widespread travel chaos across the United States. The National Weather Service warned of heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain affecting over 180 million people from the southern Rockies to New England. Major airports including New York’s LaGuardia and JFK, Philadelphia, and Washington National experienced massive flight cancellations, with some airports canceling over 90% of flights. Airlines such as American, Delta, Southwest, United, and JetBlue reported thousands of canceled flights, marking the highest disruption since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The storm brought significant snow accumulation, especially in the Northeast, severely impacting air travel and ground transportation.