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Snowstorm causes DIA flight cancellations, delays

Denver International Airport had more than 120 canceled flights Tuesday.

DENVER — A snowstorm caused more than 120 flight cancellations Tuesday at Denver International Airport (DIA).

DIA was asking travelers to check their flight status before going to the airport. As of 6 p.m., FlightAware reported 127 flight cancellations and 333 flight delays at DIA – the most cancellations of any U.S. airport.

About half of the canceled flights originated at DIA. The majority of the cancellations were Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines flights, which had canceled more than 50 flights each.

Click here for the FlightAware Misery Map.

The snowstorm moved out of the metro area in the afternoon.

RELATED: Snow totals: Here's how much has fallen across Colorado

Multiple jurisdictions including Denver were on Accident Alert as snow was covering the roads. DIA advised people to drive with caution on their way to the airport.

RTD said trains, including the A Line to DIA, were running close to scheduled times.

RELATED: Colorado road conditions: Snow creates slick roads Tuesday

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