The Denver International Airport is one of the busiest hubs in the United States, handling about 2,000 flights every day. However, those traveling through the airport on Friday likely experienced some issues related to a significant snowstorm in the area.
This week, a significant snowstorm struck the Rockies, bringing up to 12 inches of snow to parts of the mountains. That snowstorm caused some significant issues for the Denver International Airport, resulting in over 1,300 flight delays.
Snowstorm Hits the Rockies
On Friday, a significant snowstorm struck the rockies after the Natioanl Weather Service (NWS) warned beforehand that the storm was expected to bring 6-14 inches of accumulation to the higher tarrian in the region.
The affected regions were expected to include Rocky Mountain National Park, the Medicine Bow Range, Summit County mountains, the Mosquito Range, the Indian Peaks, and surrounding high terrain, including major mountain passes such as Berthoud Pass, Cameron Pass, and the Eisenhower Tunnel…