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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Hundreds of flights were canceled and a handful were delayed Sunday morning at Charlotte Douglas International Airport as a winter storm brought sleet and freezing rain<\/a> to the Carolinas.<\/p>\n

As of 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, there were over 1,100 flight cancelations<\/b> and over 120 flight delays<\/b> at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware<\/a>. The majority of affected flights appeared to be with American Airlines.<\/p>\n

Click here to see the latest numbers of cancelations and delays for the Charlotte airport.<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

The flight disruptions on Sunday came as a winter storm<\/a> moved from west to east across the U.S., arriving in the Carolinas late Saturday. Snow and sleet were possible early Sunday for some, with freezing rain in the forecast for most areas throughout the day.<\/p>\n

The bulk of the freezing rain on Sunday was expected in the afternoon, according to our First Alert meteorologists<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Click here for the most up-to-date winter storm forecast.<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

An accumulation of freezing rain<\/a>, which is essentially ice, could significantly impact travel on Sunday and in the coming days. Roadways could become dangerous, if not impassible, at some points this weekend and into early next week due to the ice.<\/p>\n

Power outages were also possible<\/a> across the region due to the storm. Ice could accumulate on power lines and tree branches, which could damage power lines and cause widespread outages.<\/p>\n

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What to expect from the Ice Storm<\/span>(WBTV)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

—> More: <\/b>Power outages possible across Carolinas with winter storm: How to prepare<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Scroll down for a full storm forecast breakdown from First Alert meteorologist Eric Garlick<\/a>. You can also visually track the storm in the interactive radar immediately below.<\/p>\n

Storm forecast<\/b><\/h3>\n

Meteorologist Eric Garlick <\/b>writes<\/b><\/a>: <\/p>\n

An ice storm warning<\/a> was in place for most locations in our region on Sunday. Those that are not included in the ice storm warning are included in a winter storm warning.<\/p>\n

Ice is the main threat with this incoming winter storm, and impacts could last for several days.<\/p>\n

The worst of the winter storm<\/a> is expected in North and South Carolina on Sunday, particularly in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

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What to expect from the Ice Storm<\/span>(WBTV)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here\u2019s a look at what to expect and when.<\/p>\n

The big picture: A setup for freezing rain<\/b><\/h3>\n

A very strong arctic high-pressure system is pushing cold air south and locking it in place at the surface (this is called cold air damming). At the same time, deep moisture moves in overhead. That combination is a classic freezing rain setup, and temperatures will be well below freezing while this is happening.<\/p>\n

Because temperatures are colder than many past ice events, ice may stick and accumulate quickly, especially on untreated roads, trees, and power lines.<\/p>\n

—> Related: <\/b>Freezing rain, sleet possible in Carolinas amid winter storm: Here\u2019s how they\u2019re different<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday storm timeline – the worst day<\/b><\/h3>\n

Temperatures: Low 23\u00b0F \/ High 30\u00b0F<\/p>\n