No snow at RDU, but plenty of canceled flights as blizzard slams Northeast
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- Blizzard forces 116 flight cancellations at RDU and disrupts regional travel
- Nearly 5,500 flights canceled nationwide as snow and high winds ground aircraft
- Amtrak cancels Carolinian north of Raleigh while Piedmont service remains unaffected
The blizzard in the Northeast is causing travel problems in the Triangle, as airlines cancel flights and Amtrak cuts back on rail service.
By 9 a.m., 116 flights at Raleigh-Durham International Airport had been canceled Monday, most involving cities such as New York, Newark, Boston and Philadelphia, according to FlightAware. The cancellations were evenly divided between arriving and departing flights.
Nationwide, nearly 5,500 flights had been canceled.
The storm’s heavy snow and high winds may also be grounding planes that would have been used on RDU flights to other parts of the country. RDU officials urge travelers to check with their airlines before leaving for the airport to catch a flight or pick up an arriving passenger.
The storm is also affecting passenger rail travel north of the Triangle. While the Piedmont trains between Raleigh and Charlotte are unaffected, Amtrak has canceled the Carolinian north of Raleigh.
Forecasters expect snow to continue falling in the New York City area through late Monday afternoon and not to taper off in Boston until well after dark. More than a foot of snow is expected in many areas, with wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph.
This story was originally published February 23, 2026 at 9:41 AM.
