Winter Storm and PDX Operations
The first bout of snow and we're already seeing delays and cancellations at PDX. For specific delay information you can check out the PDX Flight Information System at http://www.flypdx.com/flights.aspx.
PDX also has travel tips on its website at http://www.flypdx.com/Travel_InclementWthr.aspx.
The big cause of delays during snowy and icy weather: de-icing the planes. Each plane has to be meticulously sprayed with de-icing fluid, to clean its wings and control surfaces. So if it does snow, expect an extra 15 to 30 minutes per plane to get it done.
