Over 120 Flights Cancelled At BWI Airport Monday, Storm Updates

BALTIMORE, MD — More than 120 flights are canceled and 130 delayed at Baltimore-Washington International Airport Monday, according to FlightAware. The storm has closed schools, tangled highways and shut down COVID-19

The airport said Monday morning that passengers should check with their airlines on flight status before heading to BWI because of the snowstorm moving across Maryland.

"Our team will work throughout the storm to keep airfield surfaces clear to enable airline operations," BWI tweeted.

Much of the Baltimore region is under a winter storm warning until 4 p.m. Monday that has closed most school districts.

The National Weather Service said the winter storm warning is in effect until 4 p.m. Monday with heavy snowfall until midday. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches are predicted across the state.

"Travel conditions are hazardous across much of northern and central Virginia into the DC metro, central and southern Maryland due to heavy snow, gusty winds and snow covered roadways," the weather service posted at 10 a.m. Monday. "Snow ends from west to east during the midday through mid-afternoon."

FlightAware showed 128 flights to and from BWI Airport canceled in the last 24 hours.

At 10:15 a.m. Monday the site said BWI was experiencing:

• Departure delays of 16 minutes to 30 minutes averaging 50 minutes (and increasing) due to snow and ice
• All inbound flights being held at their origin until Monday at 11 a.m.

MARC train will operate on an enhanced R schedule Jan. 3. Trains will operate Penn, Camden and Brunswick Line service on the Enhanced R (or R+) schedule.

The Maryland Department of Health said state-run COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites are closed Monday by the storm, and there could be changes on Tuesday, too.

Verify the operating status of any site before visiting. Contact information for sites across the state can be found in the listings at COVIDtest.Maryland.gov and COVIDvax.Maryland.gov.

These sites are closed on Monday, Jan. 3:

• Annapolis - Corner of Bladen and Calvert streets
• Anne Arundel County - Anne Arundel Medical Center
• Baltimore City - State Center
• Harford County - UM Upper Chesapeake Health
• Prince George’s County - City of Praise Family Ministries

Stay off the roads today if you can, state highway officials said. If you must travel, use caution. Before heading to your destination, check road conditions first by visiting the Chart site.

Related:

• Snow Emergency Declared In Annapolis, Cars Off Snow Routes
• Face Mask Mandate Reinstated By Anne Arundel, Annapolis Leaders
• Montgomery Co. Public Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 3
• Anne Arundel Co. Public Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 3
• Howard County Public Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 3
• Prince George's County Offices Affected By Winter Storm Monday
• Snow Cancels Some COVID-19 Tests, Vaccine Clinics In Anne Arundel
• Winter Storm Closes State-Run COVID-19 Testing Site In Bel Air
• Harford County Public Schools Makes Weather Decision For Jan. 3
• Baltimore County Public Schools Makes Weather Decision For Monday

The Maryland State Highway Administration has these tips for driving in snow and ice:

• Buckle up and make your passengers do the same.
• When a snow emergency is declared, avoid driving. If you must drive, allow extra time to get where you are going. When roadways are icy or snow-covered, never drive as you would during clear weather and when road surfaces are dry.
• Beware: Four-wheel drive vehicles are just as vulnerable to slipping on ice as regular two-wheel drive vehicles.
• If your car begins to skid, don't slam on your brakes. Take your foot off the gas pedal and immediately steer in the direction of the skid.
• Increase following distance between your vehicle and others on the road, especially snowplows. Packed snow and ice create a smooth, glass-like surface beneath your tires, making it difficult to control your vehicle. So, keep your distance.
• Bridges and ramps freeze first and may be especially difficult to navigate.
• “Don’t Crowd the Plow” – Never pass a snow plow or salt truck, and be especially respectful of a group of trucks that forms a line across lanes to clear snow. Operators may not see you and your car may get caught on a snow-covered plow edge. Stay at least 25 feet, or three car-lengths, behind the snow emergency vehicle.
• If you are stranded, don't abandon your vehicle. The safest place to wait for help is in your car. If your car breaks down, move your vehicle as far off the roadway as possible and lift the hood. Leave a distress signal, such as a scarf, hanging from the window.
• When shoveling snow from your driveway, create a pile away from the roadway. A good rule is to shovel to the right when facing the street. Do not shovel the snow onto an area that will be plowed back onto the driveway when the state, county or city snowplows come through.