Winter storm caused delay of over 12k flights

A powerful winter storm blanketed large parts of the country on Sunday, disrupting travel for millions returning from the long Thanksgiving weekend. 

Over 12,000 flights entering or leaving the US were delayed, while over 970 flights into or out of the country were cancelled, according to FlightAware data.

The disruption came after a winter storm brought up to 12 inches of snow in the Midwest and Great Lakes, and some areas of the East Coast, which is expected to witness another storm in a couple of days, the National Weather Service reported.

Forecasters said the new system would bring snow and ice to New England and the Mid-Atlantic, creating more challenges as people head back to work and school.

Snow and ice created slick roads across western Montana and Idaho, with up to 6 inches expected through Tuesday. 

In Chicago, residents woke up to more than 8.5 inches of snow, marking the snowiest November day in the city’s history. 

Nearly 1,300 flights at O’Hare experienced delays, and hundreds were canceled. A Delta plane also slid off a runway in Des Moines, though operations later resumed.

Authorities across the Midwest reported multiple crash scenes, including a 45-car pileup in Indiana. Another storm is set to reach the East Coast by Tuesday, worsening travel conditions.