Approaching Storm Prompts Dozens of Cancelations at Denver International Airport

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A storm system is bringing snowy conditions to parts of the West, prompting the cancelation of dozens of flights at Denver International Airport.

Nearly 50 cancelations were reported by various airlines at DIA late Tuesday afternoon, several of which were scheduled into Wednesday morning, the Denver Post reported.

"As a storm system sweeps through the West, enough cold air and moisture are coming together to produce snowy conditions," weather.com digital meteorologist Quincy Vagell said. "Snowfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are expected in the Denver metropolitan area."

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In preparation for the approaching storm, Colorado Department of Transportation maintenance crews readied available resources and asked motorists to exercise caution on the roadways, the Post said.

Kyle Lester, director of maintenance operations with the Colorado Department of Transportation, told local media, “We’re ready to keep the roads open and safe, with our crews working around the clock until the storm has passed.

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The storm caused major problems for Nevada Tuesday morning, rendering more than 36,000 Reno-Sparks customers powerless, the Reno Gazette-Journal reported. Heavy snow felled multiple trees on power lines, sparking the outages and causing an estimated 13 schools to close and others to delay classes. Power has since been restored. 

Inclement road conditions triggered multiple car accidents, as Reno Police Sgt. Zack Thew told the Gazette, “We’ve definitely seen increased accidents as a result of the road conditions.” One incident resulted in the hospitalization of a motorist who lost control of their vehicle, skidding off the road.

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