Lowcountry travelers faced significant flight disruptions Sunday due to rare snow and record-low temperatures, but conditions improved by afternoon at key regional airports.
Airport Impacts
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport saw most afternoon departures return to schedule as snow melted under sunny skies, though arrivals remained mixed with 14 of 22 flights on time or inbound. Flights to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, hit by 11 inches of snow, were largely canceled or delayed. Hilton Head Island Airport canceled two American Airlines flights to/from Charlotte.​
Weather Context
Early Sunday lows hit 21°F in Beaufort with an Extreme Cold Warning until 1 p.m., complicating de-icing and travel alongside black ice risks. Airport spokesperson Lori Lynah urged checking carrier updates for real-time status.​
Traveler Tips
By Sunday evening, reduced winds and melting snow eased operations, but passengers should monitor sites like savannahairport.com for ongoing changes into Monday’s warmer, sunnier forecast (highs near 44°F).​
