Alaska Airlines canceled numerous flights at Portland International Airport (PDX) on February 13 due to winter weather conditions. Snow and ice affected travel in the Willamette Valley, leading to significant disruptions for passengers.
- Alaska Airlines cancels flights due to weather.
- 83 flights canceled, 86 delayed at PDX.
- Salem Airport closed to aviation operations.
- Snow accumulation expected in Portland area.
- Temperatures below freezing throughout the day.
- Winter weather team activated at PDX.
The winter storm brought freezing temperatures and precipitation to the Portland area early Thursday morning. The first snowfall was reported around 7 a.m. in Salem, with snow moving northward into Portland by approximately 9 a.m. Meteorologists predict that snow accumulation will continue through midday, with estimates ranging from one to three inches for the Portland area.
By mid-morning, Alaska Airlines had already canceled several flights, prompting further cancellations from other carriers as conditions worsened. As of about 1 p.m., Flight Aware indicated that PDX experienced a total of 83 flight cancellations and an additional 86 delays throughout the day.
- 27 Alaska Airlines flights canceled by 7 a.m.
- Total of 83 flights canceled at PDX by early afternoon.
- Temperatures remained below freezing during the morning hours.
The Port of Portland has activated its winter weather team to manage conditions at the airport effectively. Officials have pre-treated runways and taxiways with de-icing agents and deployed snowplows to maintain safe operations. However, Salem’s Willamette Valley Airport announced its closure until weather improves later in the day.
In summary, ongoing winter weather has significantly disrupted air travel at Portland International Airport today, with multiple flight cancellations expected as conditions remain challenging throughout the afternoon.
