Sat 4/14; Weather at MSP; 3-5" Snow; Winds 20-30 mph
Apr 14, 2018, 8:31 am
#31
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As of right now, I'm still going to "try" my MSP connection Sat evening. Its mainline-to-mainline and I'm almost positive the MSP-DTW flight is going to go although could be heavily delayed.
Worst case I rebook and come-home Sunday morning at this point. All of the other options to change to weren't feasible time-wise or were ridiculously lengthy layover times in ATL.
Worst case I rebook and come-home Sunday morning at this point. All of the other options to change to weren't feasible time-wise or were ridiculously lengthy layover times in ATL.
Apr 14, 2018, 10:29 am
#33
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Just flew into MSP. We were delayed landing by 20 minutes as we circled. The pilot announced that the airport was being alternately “closed and opened”. I assume that meant the runways were being plowed.
Driving away from the airport now. Traffic speeds are 30-40mph on 494.
Driving away from the airport now. Traffic speeds are 30-40mph on 494.
Apr 14, 2018, 12:35 pm
#34
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I've seen quite a few diverts. One Sun Country flight from JFK diverted to Duluth, tried to make it into MSP again and then got diverted to Fargo. I’d avoid MSP today and tomorrow morning if possible. The winds are the problem, really.
Last edited by jrkmsp; Apr 14, 2018 at 12:58 pm
Apr 14, 2018, 12:44 pm
#35
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We are under blizzard warning where I live south of the airport. Much more snow is now anticipated - current forecast is for 8-12 inches. Winds are really strong, in my area up to 50 mph gusts.
Local news said that we are on our way to the coldest April EVER.
Local news said that we are on our way to the coldest April EVER.
Apr 14, 2018, 12:48 pm
#36
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The Blizzard Warning was recently expanded into the MSP area. Through this evening, wind gusts over 40mph and snowfall rates near 2 inches/hr in the heavy snowbands will make travel dangerous. Apparently, all runways are now closed at MSP.
Apr 14, 2018, 1:03 pm
#39
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Update: MSP airport is functionally closed until 7 p.m. CT tonight:
Due to a lack of visibility and the fast rate of snowfall, no flights are currently taking off or landing at MSP. We're hoping to resume flight operations by 7 p.m.
https://twitter.com/mspairport/statu...31762195435521
https://twitter.com/mspairport/statu...31762195435521
Apr 14, 2018, 1:11 pm
#40
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From FAA...
Midnight GMT is 7 pm Central.
2018 MSP AIRPORT/RWY STATUS
MESSAGE:
MSP AIRPORT AUTHORITY ADVISES THEY HAVE CLOSED ALL RWYS DUE TO
DETERIORATING CONDITIONS AT THE AIRPORT. CLOSURE WAS ANTICIPATED TO
LAST THROUGH 21Z BUT THE END TIME APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN EXTENDED
UNTIL TOMORROW. SEE APPROPRIATE NOTAMS.
MESSAGE:
MSP AIRPORT AUTHORITY ADVISES THEY HAVE CLOSED ALL RWYS DUE TO
DETERIORATING CONDITIONS AT THE AIRPORT. CLOSURE WAS ANTICIPATED TO
LAST THROUGH 21Z BUT THE END TIME APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN EXTENDED
UNTIL TOMORROW. SEE APPROPRIATE NOTAMS.
Apr 14, 2018, 2:29 pm
#43
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Location: Kanasas City
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Oh man. its gonna be a doozy.
Flying MCI-MSP-LAX-PVG, starting 6.30 am Sunday. I just booked a one way ticket on Southwest MCI-LAX for tomorrow morning. I am 99% sure that MCI-MSP-LAX segment is not gonna happen tomorrow morning at 6.30.
Flying MCI-MSP-LAX-PVG, starting 6.30 am Sunday. I just booked a one way ticket on Southwest MCI-LAX for tomorrow morning. I am 99% sure that MCI-MSP-LAX segment is not gonna happen tomorrow morning at 6.30.
Apr 14, 2018, 3:12 pm
#44
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You people really are the winter studs, aren't you.....oh wait.
Wanna rephrase?
Apr 14, 2018, 3:19 pm
#45
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DTW got HND (DL120), CDG (DL141),and an AMS (DL161) flight. DL just sent an A332 from JFK to DTW as DL9958. Not clear if it's to help move pax or unrelated.