Flights delayed, canceled at Philadelphia International Airport due to icy conditions
Winter Weather Advisory issued as sleet, freezing rain fall Thursday morning
Drivers are being urged to use caution as icy conditions make for dangerous commute.
PHILADELPHIA - Freezing rain and ice are creating a travel nightmare for those flying in and out of Philadelphia Thursday morning.
By the numbers:
As of 6 a.m. Thursday, 115 flights were canceled at Philadelphia International Airport, while another 24 flights are currently delayed.
The airport says the weather is impacting flights, and is urging travelers to check their airline for the latest flight information.
What's next:
The FAA says a ground stop or delay is possible at Philadelphia International Airport after 7 a.m.
The backstory:
The travel delays come as snow, freezing rain, and ice continue to fall across the Delaware Valley.
The icy conditions are expected to turn to rain by noon, several hours after the winter storm began early Thursday morning.
Philadelphia weather: Ice, freezing rain creates dangerous commute on Thursday
If you have to be on the roads early Thursday morning, make sure to be extra cautious!
The Source: Information from this article was sourced from the FAA, PHL and Flight Aware.