PORTLAND - Things are looking up for travelers stranded because of the blizzard in Denver, Colo., where crews have been working around the clock to get at least two of the runways operational.
The Denver International Airport will resume operations on two of its six runways at noon on Friday and hopes to open a third runway later in the evening.
The snow that blanketed Eastern Colorado continues to affect travelers in Portland.
DIA has been shut down since Wednesday afternoon due to weather conditions, leaving thousands of holiday travelers stranded. Nationally, 2,500 flights have been affected by the closure and airports are filling up.
As of Thursday, Portland International Airport had canceled 28 flights headed for Denver as either a connection or a final destination.
The closure is affecting most airlines, but United Airlines is especially taking a hard hit. Denver is a major hub for United flights and travelers were faced with long lines at ticket counters, but they weren't getting many answers. The reopening of the airport is strictly dependent on the weather.
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