Detroit Metro Airport deals with flight delays and cancellations during Midwest storm
Detroit Metro Airport faced over 200 flight delays and cancellations, and flooding was reported in Southeast Michigan as a winter storm moved through the Midwest on Sunday.
As of 10:22 p.m., 21 flights that were scheduled to depart the Romulus-based airport on Sunday have been canceled, according to FlightAware, and 150 have been delayed.
Twenty-four flights scheduled to arrive at DTW Airport have been canceled and 119 have been delayed as of 10:22 p.m., FlightAware said.
Across the country, More than 3,000 flights were canceled or delayed by Sunday afternoon.
The disruptions came less than two days after a winter storm with ice and snow that strained the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, and during what was expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season.
Flooding in Southeast Michigan
Northville Road between Five Mile and Six Mile roads in Northville Township was flooded on Sunday afternoon, according to public safety officials who asked, at the time, that people avoid the area.
Glenlore Trails in Commerce Township says it will be closed on Sunday night due to "extensive flooding" in the area. According to event organizers, anyone who had a ticket can email organizers for a refund or to transfer it to Jan. 3.
Temperatures are set to drop significantly overnight and flash freezing is possible.
Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day due to strong winds and possible snow squalls.
