A winter storm hit the US Northeast and Great Lakes regions, leading to significant snowfall and disrupting holiday travel. Thousands of flights within or to the United States were delayed or canceled, affecting over 5,580 flights by Saturday afternoon. The severe weather particularly impacted major airports in the New York metropolitan area.
Flight delays and cancellations mounted due to the winter storm, with New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport experiencing average delays of about two hours on Saturday morning. Winter storm alerts were issued from New York to Philadelphia, cautioning travelers and residents to be vigilant. The storm coincided with the peak holiday travel day, with an estimated 2.86 million travelers set to fly on Sunday.
Governors of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm, advising travelers to stay updated on weather conditions and road closures. In Michigan, over 30,000 homes and businesses lost power as ice accumulation weighed down trees and power lines.
