American Airlines Issues Travel Alert For Philadelphia International Airport Ahead Of Winter Storm
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- American Airlines has issued a travel alert for Philadelphia International Airport due to the impending winter storm.
CBS 3 reports that a Winter Weather Advisory will go into effect Friday at 10 p.m. and run through 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Temps Stay Below Freezing, Snow On The Way
Increased moisture arrives late Friday night when any precipitation that falls will be in the form of snow, an inch or two of snow may accumulate in Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs.
A period of sleet and freezing rain appears likely the first half of Saturday morning, before the precipitation becomes all rain.
Some models are indicating that a light accumulation of ice is possible along the I-95 corridor with more significant amounts of 0.10″ to .20″ of ice possible for Berks County, the Lehigh Valley and Poconos. Expect poor travel conditions Saturday morning with slick and slippery roadways.
American Airlines is encouraging customers to check the status of their flight before heading to the airport.
The airport says it is "prepared to deal with whatever Mother Nature brings this weekend and throughout the winter months."
"Our crews have been preparing since the summer months for the inevitability of winter weather," airport CEO Chellie Cameron said in a statement. "As soon as the first flakes fall, they're ready to go to work clearing snow and ice to keep the Airport open and functioning."
