Winter Storm Enzo, a record-breaking storm, has swept through the southern United States, bringing an unprecedented mix of snow and ice. Cities like New Orleans, Mobile, and Pensacola are experiencing snowfall levels not seen in over 100 years, causing major disruptions to daily life and travel.
Houston’s airports, which were forced to close on Tuesday due to heavy snow, reopened Wednesday morning. ABC13 captured the surreal image of an empty Hobby Airport as TSA checkpoints resumed by 9 a.m. While the storm is slowly moving east, its lingering effects continue to disrupt air travel, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and causing significant flight delays.
Travel Chaos Strikes Southern Airports
Houston Airport: Houston was one of the worst-hit cities, with a staggering 452 flights canceled and 424 delayed, according to FlightAware. Airlines such as United, Spirit, American, Delta, British Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and Air New Zealand have all been impacted. Passengers are scrambling to find alternative travel arrangements amid the chaos.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: As a key air travel hub, Atlanta’s airport has also been severely affected. It has reported 405 cancellations and 532 delays, impacting major airlines including Delta, Southwest, American, Korean Air, and WestJet. The storm’s severity has made it difficult for the airport to maintain normal operations, leaving many passengers in limbo while they await updates.
