Snow Blast Recovery: Air Travel Picks Up, Yet Thousands Face Cancellations
Snow Blast Recovery: Air Travel Picks Up Amid Cancellations
Air travel in Canada is gradually resuming following a significant snowstorm that affected Central Canada. Crews are working diligently to clear airports and restore regular flight schedules.
Impact of the Snowstorm
Data from the aviation analytics firm Cirium indicates that Toronto Pearson International Airport experienced 46 flight cancellations as of 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. This represents about 11 percent of the day’s scheduled flights. Comparatively, cancellations surged to ten times that number on Monday due to the snowstorm.
- Record snowfall: 46 centimeters reported at Toronto Pearson Airport on Sunday.
- January 2026 becomes Toronto’s snowiest month since record-keeping began in 1937.
Regional Flight Cancellations
Other major cities also faced disruptions:
- Quebec City: 10 percent of departures cancelled.
- Halifax: 10 percent of departures cancelled.
- St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador: over 22 percent of flights cancelled.
Travel Disruptions in Major U.S. Cities
Travelers flying to or from key U.S. cities are experiencing significant challenges. FlightAware data reveals that
- Dallas: 35 to 40 percent of departures cancelled or delayed.
- Boston: 35 to 40 percent of departures affected.
- New York City: 35 to 40 percent of flights disrupted.
- Washington, D.C.: 35 to 40 percent of departures cancelled or delayed.
Continued Recovery Efforts
As conditions improve, crews across Eastern North America continue to de-ice aircraft and clear runways. Despite these efforts, minor delays are expected due to still gusting winds and residual snow on the tarmacs.
This report highlights how the affected regions are quickly working to recover from the severe winter weather, allowing air travel to pick up again.
