BOSTON — More than a thousand flights in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions were canceled or delayed due to snow, as thousands took to U.S. roads and airports during the busy travel period between Christmas and New Year’s.
As of Saturday morning, New York City had received just under three inches of snow, roughly half of what some forecasts had predicted. At least 1,500 flights were canceled from Friday night to Saturday, according to flight tracking service FlightAware.
Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport posted snow warnings on the X social media platform on Friday, warning that weather conditions could cause flight disruptions.
The National Weather Service warned of hazardous travel conditions from the Great Lakes through the north-central Atlantic and southern New England, with the potential for tree damage and power outages. Forecasters said the storm was expected to weaken by Saturday morning.
Before the storm, New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for more than half of the state. Acting New Jersey Governor Tahisha Way declared a state of emergency throughout New Jersey, “due to a severe winter storm that has caused dangerous weather conditions, including heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain.”
“This storm will cause dangerous road conditions and impact holiday travel,” Way said in a statement. “We urge travelers to avoid traveling during the storm and allow crews to take care of the roads. Drivers should plan their travel accordingly, monitor conditions and road closures, and follow all safety protocols.”