A major winter storm called Enzo has led to heavy snow and ice, disrupting air travel across the United States, especially at airports in Texas.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Warning for all Southeast Texas cities on January 20, 2025, which is in effect until the evening of January 21, 2025. The NWS predicted that the Houston area could see snowfall of four to six inches, while other areas might receive one to three inches of snow.
As of now, FlightAware reported 2,182 flight cancellations and 697 delays across the US on January 21, 2025, Travel from Houston airports has been affected by the weather. Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) saw nearly 500 cancellations, while William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) had 133 flights canceled.
Both of Houston main airports went under a 24-hour lockdown from January 21, 2025, due to the storm.
Some airlines have issued waivers for travel, warning about possible flight cancellations or delays. American Airlines has issued a waiver for travel until January 22, 2025, affecting nearly 40 airports along the Gulf Coast, including major hubs such as Austin (AUS), Houston Bush (IAH), and New Orleans (MSY).
Delta Air Lines has also issued a waiver for several airports in the Gulf Coast and Texas, including Austin (AUS), Charleston (CHA), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), New Orleans (MSY), San Antonio (SAT) until January 22, 2025, due to “the forecasted winter weather moving into the region”.
Southwest canceled all flights from New Orleans on January 21, 2025. The airline issued a waiver for Atlanta Hartsfield (ATL), Charleston (CHS), Jacksonville (JAX), and about 10 other airports through January 22, 2025.
United Airlines has issued a waiver for travel until January 22, 2025, affecting many airports, including Houston Bush (IAH), Atlanta Hartsfield (ATL), all Dallas airports, New Orleans (MSY), San Antonio (SAT).
