A winter storm is expected to impact North Texas on Thursday, leading to flight cancellations and potential travel disruptions. DFW Airport is advising travelers to check their flight status and allow extra time for travel.
Dozens of flights scheduled into and out of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport have already been canceled for Thursday, when a winter storm is expected to impact North Texas.As of Wednesday morning, 117 flights scheduled to leave from DFW Airport on Thursday have been canceled, according to flight tracking website Flight Aware. 54 flights scheduled to arrive at DFW have also been canceled.
DFW Airport is asking travelers to check local road conditions and allow extra time to reach the airport. They are also asking customers to check their flight status with their airline before making the trip to the airport. Thursday's forecast calls for a mix of sleet and rain throughout the day, varying by location and intensity. Northern areas are more likely to see snow, while southern areas will experience mostly rain. FOX 4 meteorologists expect wet roads rather than icy ones during the day. After sunset, the wintry mix will transition to snow, with heavier snow anticipated north and northeast of Dallas. Snowfall predictions are 1 to 3 inches in the DFW area, with 3 to 6 inches in northern and northeastern parts of the Metroplex. The conditions are a big deal with thousands expected to come to North Texas for the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. Organizers for the game said they plan to hold the game as scheduled, meaning football fans could have to brave bad weather to make it to AT&T Stadium. TxDOT is moving crews from South Texas to North Texas to help with game traffic and deal with any issues on the road
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