Overview
- At least 1,500 flights were canceled from Friday night through Saturday, according to FlightAware data reported by the Associated Press.
- The National Weather Service issued broad warnings for hazardous travel from the Great Lakes to southern New England, noting risks of tree damage and power outages.
- New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency as leaders cautioned residents to avoid travel so crews could clear roads.
- Major New York–area airports, including Newark, JFK and LaGuardia, warned travelers on X that weather could disrupt operations.
- Conditions began improving by Saturday morning as the fast-moving system weakened, with snowfall lighter than some forecasts in New York City but higher totals on Long Island and in the Catskills.