New York Flights Cancelled: A powerful winter storm brought heavy snowfall and strong winds across the northeastern United States, forcing airport runways to shut down and causing widespread travel disruptions. More than 11,055 flights were canceled between Sunday and Tuesday, according to flight-tracking company FlightAware.
On Monday alone, around 5,600 to 5,700 flights were canceled, accounting for nearly 20% of all flights nationwide. The National Weather Service reported up to 37 inches of snow in parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, making it one of the most intense snowstorms in recent years.
Power Outages and Historic Disruptions
The storm knocked out power to over 600,000 homes across the region. By Monday evening, 519,232 homes and offices remained without electricity. The extreme conditions even forced The Boston Globe to miss its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history, as staff could not reach the printing facility.
Record-Breaking Snowfall
- New York’s Central Park recorded around 20 inches of snow.
- Islip, Long Island received more than 22 inches.
- Providence, Rhode Island, recorded 32.8 inches, breaking the previous record of 28.6 inches set in 1978.
Emergency Declarations and Travel Bans
Several states declared emergencies as the storm worsened. In New York City, schools, roads, bridges, and highways were temporarily closed. Mayor Zohran Mamdani later lifted the emergency order as conditions improved and announced that schools would reopen on Tuesday.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey imposed travel bans in affected areas and urged residents to stay indoors. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee issued a statewide travel ban, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide emergency and placed the National Guard on alert.