Overview
- New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency as heavy snow disrupts the metropolitan area.
- FlightAware reports more than 1,600 U.S. flight cancellations and over 7,800 delays concentrated at JFK, Newark Liberty and LaGuardia.
- Gov. Kathy Hochul advises residents to monitor local forecasts and skip unnecessary trips, urging slow, well‑planned travel if it cannot be avoided.
- Forecasts characterize the storm as possibly the most intense in about three years, with localized snowfall near 23 centimeters.
- Images show major Manhattan corridors largely empty, and meteorologists say conditions could start easing Monday, potentially helping New Year’s Eve plans.