Rochester, New York – A video filmed by X user Joseph Frascati shows the deicing of an American Airlines aircraft at Rochester International Airport (ROC) on November 10, 2025, as snow falls heavily across the area.

Deicing is a crucial safety step in aviation, ensuring that snow and ice are cleared from an aircraft’s surfaces before departure to avoid performance problems or potential hazards.

The procedure uses a heated glycol-based fluid, sprayed across the plane to melt ice and delay its reformation for a limited duration called the “holdover time.”

The event took place during significant snowfall in Rochester, prompting increased deicing activity throughout the airport.

In the background, a Southwest Airlines jet can be seen, a reminder that multiple carriers faced the same wintry challenge that day.

The footage reveals the urgency and intensity of the operation, with steam rising and fluid coating the aircraft as crews work precisely and swiftly in the harsh weather.

The timing of the video aligns with forecasts calling for additional snow, highlighting how airport teams acted in advance to limit disruptions and keep flights operating safely.

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