March Storm Grounds Thousands of Flights Across US

March 16, 2026·about 4 hours ago·via The Arizona Republic

A powerful winter storm sweeping across the United States has disrupted air travel nationwide, with thousands of flights canceled and over 5,400 delays recorded as of Monday afternoon. The severe weather system brings blizzard conditions to the Midwest and rare severe storm threats along the East Coast, affecting major airline hubs including Chicago O'Hare, LaGuardia, and Charlotte/Douglas.

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