Airports in the Houston, Texas area have temporarily shut down operations as the state braces for brutal blizzard conditions and winds of up to 35 miles per hour.
The Terminal B lobby at George Bush Intercontinental Airport will close Tuesday for renovations, with plans to reopen in 2026. Why it matters: If you're traveling, you'll need extra time to navigate the area.
Airport officials said they would monitor weather conditions throughout the day Tuesday to decide if the airports will resume operations Wednesday.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire will be holding a press conference to provide the latest updates on the anticipated weather conditions across Houston this week.
The redevelopment of the terminal will result in closure of check-in and TSA areas from Jan. 21 until sometime in 2026.
Snow up to five inches, sleet and ice accumulations are possible for the Greater Houston area Jan. 21-22, according to the National Weather Service.
Those heading south on Tuesday out of Toronto Pearson Airport may want to check their flight status. All flights out to Houston, Texas are cancelled Tuesday, Pearson Airport said in a post on X. “All departing and arriving flights today have been cancelled,
Southeast Texas is bracing for Winter Storm Enzo, prompting airport closures in Houston and widespread travel disruptions.
With winter weather striking the Southeastern United States on Tuesday and blanketing several states with snow and ice, travel viaplane, train or car has become challenging.
Mayor John Whitmire announced that Houston airports will reopen the morning of Jan. 22, according to a Jan. 21 news conference.
Houston’s two major airports, George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby, are also closed Tuesday, while Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest, is pretreated roadways and airfield surfaces in preparation for the winter weather, according to spokesperson Andrew Gobeil.