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Unexpected Chaos from Distant Storms (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Las Vegas – Travelers at Harry Reid International Airport faced widespread disruptions over the weekend as a powerful winter storm battered much of the United States, canceling and delaying hundreds of flights despite clear local skies.[1][2]
Unexpected Chaos from Distant Storms
A massive winter storm swept across the eastern and central U.S., dumping snow and ice in key hubs and triggering a cascade of cancellations nationwide. Harry Reid International Airport recorded at least 172 cancellations and more than 200 delays on Sunday alone.[1] Saturday saw 63 cancellations and around 57 delays, pushing the weekend total into the hundreds.[3]
The disruptions stemmed from weather impacts far from Nevada. Flights from storm-hit areas like New York, Chicago, and Atlanta struggled to connect through Las Vegas, leaving passengers stranded. FlightAware data showed over 11,000 cancellations across the country by Sunday’s end, with ripple effects hitting even unaffected airports like LAS.[1]
Airport screens displayed rows of red cancellations, particularly from East Coast origins. Arrivals from New York-area airports faced the brunt, as more than 2,800 flights there were grounded.[1]
Travelers Navigate Frustration and Uncertainty
Friends Jordan Medina, Collin Murphy, and Jacob Farney arrived late from Milwaukee after multiple hurdles. Their journey included a delay in Detroit, where gate agents warned of potential…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-01-26 09:02:00
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