Ground stop issued at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport amid winter storm Thursday
MINNEAPOLIS — A second ground stop has been ordered at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Thursday morning amid a winter storm.
The ground stop will be in effect until 10:15 a.m., according to MSP officials. The FAA issued an earlier stop from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. due to snow and ice, followed by a ground delay.
An MSP spokesperson says that the stoppage is due to the intense rate of snowfall. The local delays may cause a ripple effect at airports across the U.S.
According to FlightAware, as of 9:45 a.m., there have been 93 total delays at the airport, with two cancellations.
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Meanwhile, a NEXT Drive Alert has been issued for the morning commute due to dangerous road conditions caused by the snowstorm.
The Twin Cities can expect around 4-6 nches of accumulation, with many in the I-94 corridor in the 4-6 inch range. Snow rates will be intense at times, but will slow down after midday and eventually by night.
Dozens of Minnesota school districts are reporting closures and delays.
