Airport: 60 flights canceled - "through with the worst"

Windy Wednesdays at Munich: 60 Flights Grounded Amidst Weather Woes

The color of disappointment adorned Munich Airport on a chilly Wednesday. Out of a whopping 560 scheduled flights, 60 couldn't take off, leaving countless travelers weather-stranded. A spokesperson for the airport laid it out, "The consequences of the weekend's snowfall and yesterday's freezing rain are to blame. It's a mess, and we're still trying to clean it up."

Well, a complete shutdown of flights isn't anticipated, but you can bet your boots that some planes might not be able to take off or land as planned. The spokesperson added, "We've been through the worst, and we're hoping to get back on track soon. But Mother Nature has her own schedule."

The airport's airlines have already reduced schedules—kinda like when your professor unexpectedly cancels class because it's too cold out. As for foul weather outside the German borders, it's extended its icy grip on Bavaria, causing delays and cancellations at local airports.

The Skinny on Weather's Impact on Munich

Here's a few things to keep in mind when mother nature's got her foot on Munich's neck:

1. Current Weather Conditions: As of Tuesday, February 19, 2025, Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport's looking pretty darn good, with a temperature of 32°F (0°C), a 3 kt breeze coming from the east, and a visibility of 6 miles in the air[2]. So, no need to panic—just yet.
2. General Weather Impacts: Weather can be like an unwelcome roommate—always causing some sorta mess. Winter storms, in particular, can cause issues for air travel with decreased visibility, icy runways, and potential airport closures.
3. Weather vs. Munich: Most recent winter storms in the U.S., like Winter Storm Harlow, have caused major flight delays and cancellations due to heavy snowfall, freezing rain, and icy runways[1][3]. But right now, Munich looks to be avoiding those icy guys.

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