A powerful winter storm brought a mix of snow and ice to the U.S. Northeast early Saturday, causing widespread travel disruptions and prompting emergency declarations in New York and New Jersey. Although the storm began to weaken by mid-morning, hazardous road conditions and significant flight delays continued to affect millions of residents and travelers during the busy post-holiday weekend.
State officials urged people across the Northeast to avoid unnecessary travel as snow-covered and icy roads created dangerous conditions. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey’s acting governor Tahesha Way both declared states of emergency, emphasizing public safety as the top priority. Commercial vehicle restrictions were imposed on several major highways, including key interstate routes in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, to reduce accident risks.
According to the National Weather Service, snowfall totals ranged from six to ten inches across a broad stretch from central New York to Long Island, as well as parts of Connecticut. New York City recorded between two and four inches of snow, with Central Park reporting 4.3 inches, marking the city’s heaviest snowfall since 2022. Meteorologists confirmed that the most intense snowfall had passed by Saturday morning, with only light flurries expected to taper off later in the day.
Despite improving weather conditions, airline operations were heavily impacted. Flight tracking data showed more than 14,400 domestic U.S. flights were canceled or delayed by mid-morning, with the majority of disruptions concentrated at major New York-area airports, including JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty International Airport. An additional 2,100 international flights scheduled to arrive in or depart from the United States were also canceled.
Major airlines such as American Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue Airways announced travel waivers, allowing affected passengers to rebook without change fees. Ice storm warnings and winter weather advisories remained in effect for large portions of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, as officials continued to caution residents about lingering risks.
As cleanup efforts progressed, authorities reiterated the importance of staying informed, driving cautiously, and allowing road crews time to restore safe travel conditions across the region.


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