More than 5,000 flights to and from the United States were canceled or delayed due to a strong winter storm that hit the East Coast. Which airport is the "king of cancellations," and how long will the storm last?
Unusual snowstorm forces New York to shut down traffic, cancel schools, and suspend public services until Monday at noon New York time. The state of emergency will last five days unless lifted earlier. The storm is also expected to disrupt aviation operations
Extraordinary, severe, and immediate flight restrictions for ten days in the southwestern United States, without explanation: El Paso airport completely closed, restrictions also in large areas of New Mexico. Authorities do not justify the decision, and warn against violating the ban
The US Embassy in Havana warns of ongoing, daily power outages across Cuba, with severe fuel shortages affecting transportation, water, and communications. The embassy urges US citizens staying in the country or planning to travel there to prepare for extended disruptions, monitor official updates
Heavy snow and temperatures the likes of which are almost unheard of in the United States, in one of the most severe storms to hit North America in recent years. Authorities are reporting widespread power outages and transportation disruptions that could last for days. Air travel disruptions also continue
The Canadian airline WestJet, which received severe criticism for cramping its planes and adding a new row of seats, announced the additional row will be removed: "The airline will return to its prior standard seat pitch"
The NTSB investigation determined that the left engine and wing attachment system separated seconds after takeoff due to severe fatigue cracks in a critical component. The cracks had previously been identified but were not considered a safety hazard, and they spread across 75% of the surface in the pylon's rear attachment bearing, leading to the separation of the engine and pylon from the wing
Winter storms can disrupt travel, power, and daily life. Here’s how to prepare your home, protect loved ones, and stay safe during severe cold and snow
According to the official airport departure and arrival schedule, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and FlyDubai have canceled all their flights to various destinations in Iran for today, amid the severe riots that have been unfolding in the last two weeks
A new study reveals that climate change in South Asia has intensified storms, leading to deadly floods and landslides across many countries, with a 160% increase in rainfall intensity. What is happening on the ground is worse than models predict
Unusual snowstorm forces New York to shut down traffic, cancel schools, and suspend public services until Monday at noon New York time. The state of emergency will last five days unless lifted earlier. The storm is also expected to disrupt aviation operations
Bucharest faced the most severe winter episode of the season. Romania's capital Red and Orange Codes brought massive snowfall, which led to heavy traffic on major boulevards, snow removal interventions at Otopeni Airport, and cancelled flights
The National Weather Service warns of extreme conditions across the United States, with wildfire risk in the Plains and heavy snow and strong winds disrupting travel in western and northern regions
The new Weizmann Institute of Science study finds that storm tracks are shifting faster than predicted, accelerating extreme warming and drying. "Since the shift we observe here is not due to natural variability in the system, the future shift may be larger than currently predicted"
Barcelona's El Prat Airport is experiencing extremely strong winds. Along with the many cancellations and delays, flights have been diverted to alternative airports
After a day of heavy rain in a short period of time and winds reaching close to 100 km/h, Greek authorities have issued new weather warnings for large parts of the country
Lithuania is expected to experience a dangerous cold snap in the coming days, with lows not seen since 2021; England is facing a yellow rain warning affecting transport and flooding
The airports in Vienna and Bratislava have announced possible delays and cancelled flights because of snowstorms and wintry conditions
Such temperatures have not yet been reached in Europe this winter, with the Arctic storm is expected to freeze the continent. These are the temperatures predicted for major cities that were recently painted white
Storm Goretti continues to affect the UK with heavy snow, strong winds, and heavy rain. Amber and Yellow warnings are in place, with travel and daily life disruption expected. "Drivers need to be considering if it’s safe to get behind the wheel"
