Winter Storm Cora Disrupts Travel in Texas

Winter Storm Cora is causing significant travel disruptions across North Texas, with over 519 flight cancellations reported at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, amounting to 46% of its Thursday schedule. The storm is expected to affect a broader area, impacting airports from Texas to Virginia through the weekend, with airlines providing generous flight change waivers. As winter storm watches are issued for 23 million people from Texas to the southern Appalachian Mountains, concerns arise about possible power outages due to ice accumulation on infrastructure. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has warned of potential tight power conditions from January 8 to 10. Airports in Arkansas and Iowa are also experiencing cancellations and delays as the winter storm advances, contributing to a national total of over 17,000 flight delays. Forecasts indicate that while temperatures won’t plummet to levels seen in previous severe winter events, the storm still poses a threat to travel safety and power stability.