CLT and GSP may have issues on Thursday...
Jan 30, 2007, 7:58 pm
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CLT and GSP may have issues on Thursday...
I have been watching the weather for the Charlotte and Greenville areas and it seems Thursday is going to be a mess.. I am wondering if anyone else is scheduled to fly throw what they call "the corridor where no one should be traveling on Thursday".
I am curious on what is going to happen? Any ideas to protect oneself?
I am curious on what is going to happen? Any ideas to protect oneself?
Jan 30, 2007, 8:14 pm
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Up here in WV, they are calling for snow north of BKW, and freezing rain for us in the southern part of WV and Southwest VA.
I wonder if freezing rain/ice is headed towards CLT and GSP also?
I wonder if freezing rain/ice is headed towards CLT and GSP also?
Jan 30, 2007, 9:12 pm
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I think highly of the CP Desk, but until word comes down from higher up, the angels don't have the authority to re-route on a pro-active basis. As soon as flights get cancelled or significantly delayed to affect connections, then they can swing into action if you're not happy with the alternate flights already selected for you by the computer.
Thank goodness I'm flying out of CLT on Friday - what a difference a day makes, as it's supposed to have a high in the 50's.
Jan 31, 2007, 4:54 am
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If those airports don't work out, try AVL or CAE- quick drives down 276 or up I-385/I-77.
Jan 31, 2007, 7:18 am
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Jan 31, 2007, 11:30 am
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I'm in GSP this weekand supposed to do GSP-CLT-BOS on Thurs. I'm already protected on some Friday AM flights. The driving will get bad before the airports do, so alternate departure points aren't really a good option.
Supposed to be snow in the mountains (AVL), changing to ice. Brief snow, then ice along the I-85 corridor (GSP/CLT), changing to rain at some point. Tonight's low temp will be the factor that determines how long the ice lasts and how bad it will be.
Supposed to be snow in the mountains (AVL), changing to ice. Brief snow, then ice along the I-85 corridor (GSP/CLT), changing to rain at some point. Tonight's low temp will be the factor that determines how long the ice lasts and how bad it will be.
Jan 31, 2007, 12:49 pm
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My parents are flying CLT-LGA on US 1708 tomorrow which departs at 12:55 pm. The forecast is quite troubling. They are not seasoned travelers. Any suggestions on how to help them?
Jan 31, 2007, 1:10 pm
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I like using this site to view surface conditions at airports.
http://www.rap.ucar.edu/weather/surface/java_metars/
http://www.rap.ucar.edu/weather/surface/java_metars/
Jan 31, 2007, 1:19 pm
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It will be too warm for it stick down here at CHS so if you are able to come down to the coast, I would recommend it.....the 1230 and 535 pm flights are 737 with upgrade availability......the rest are those lousy CRJ-900s.....
Jan 31, 2007, 1:33 pm
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I like using this site to view surface conditions at airports.
http://www.rap.ucar.edu/weather/surface/java_metars/
http://www.rap.ucar.edu/weather/surface/java_metars/
Jan 31, 2007, 2:13 pm
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Actually, I just got off the phone and changed my folks reservations. They are heading up to NYC this evening now on a 9:55 pm departure. US has waived any change fees due to inclement winter weather. Take advantage and reschedule immediately. Things will be marketed different in 14 hours.
Jan 31, 2007, 5:06 pm
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The local weather folks are saying it'll extend to the GSO area also. Talking about up to an inch of snow before changing over to freezing rain.
Jim
Jim
Jan 31, 2007, 5:25 pm
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All FF Gurus ,
This is very much new to me
I am scheduled to flying out to CLT ( to PHL) tomorrow 5:30 PM
Should fly out early or reschedule to Friday -- Any suggestions ??
-Rbnaidu
This is very much new to me
I am scheduled to flying out to CLT ( to PHL) tomorrow 5:30 PM
Should fly out early or reschedule to Friday -- Any suggestions ??
-Rbnaidu
Jan 31, 2007, 5:39 pm
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As long as you're not making a connection in PHL, you'll probably be OK. Temps in CLT are supposed to be above freezing during the day, which will help. Expect delays, however.
FWIW, snow and sleet aren't as bad as freezing rain - they just cause delays for de-icing. Freezing rain can bring the operation to a halt if it's heavy enough.
Jim
FWIW, snow and sleet aren't as bad as freezing rain - they just cause delays for de-icing. Freezing rain can bring the operation to a halt if it's heavy enough.
Jim
Jan 31, 2007, 5:53 pm
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As long as you're not making a connection in PHL, you'll probably be OK. Temps in CLT are supposed to be above freezing during the day, which will help. Expect delays, however.
FWIW, snow and sleet aren't as bad as freezing rain - they just cause delays for de-icing. Freezing rain can bring the operation to a halt if it's heavy enough.
Jim
FWIW, snow and sleet aren't as bad as freezing rain - they just cause delays for de-icing. Freezing rain can bring the operation to a halt if it's heavy enough.
Jim
-Rbnaidu