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Over 8,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By  EMILIE MEGNIEN, JEFF AMY and JAMIE STENGLEJanuary 24, 2026 at 08:53 AM
Over 8,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US
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A major winter storm is impacting much of the United States, leading to the cancellation of over 8,000 flights. The storm, occurring on Friday, January 23, 2026, is bringing below-zero temperatures and hazardous conditions to various regions. In response, organizations across affected states are mobilizing to provide aid, including emergency shelters in Detroit and Mississippi. Communities in Kentucky, Oklahoma and other states are stocking up on supplies. The storm is causing school closures in some areas, like Chicago, and impacting daily life across nearly half the country.

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