South Florida Airports See Delays and Cancellations After Historic Chill

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Following a historic cold snap in South Florida caused by a winter storm, airports in the region are experiencing significant flight delays and cancellations on Sunday, officials reported. Miami International Airport has seen 115 flight delays and 22 cancellations, while Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has had 86 delays and 39 cancellations. The cold weather has also impacted baggage processing at MIA.

Why it matters

The winter storm and resulting freezing temperatures have disrupted travel plans for thousands of passengers across South Florida, a major tourism hub. The flight disruptions come at a peak travel time and could have ripple effects on the regional economy.

The details

Temperatures in Miami dipped to 35 degrees early Sunday morning, the coolest since January 2010. Fort Lauderdale also reached a low of 35 degrees. Snow flurries were even reported in the Tampa Bay area and Tallahassee on Saturday night, a rare occurrence for the region. A freeze warning is in effect until Monday morning across parts of South Florida.

• Miami reached a low of 35 degrees early Sunday morning, the coolest since January 10, 2010.
• Fort Lauderdale also bottomed out at 35 degrees on Sunday.
• Snow flurries were reported in the Tampa Bay area and Tallahassee on Saturday night.