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A strong winter storm covered parts of the Northeast and Great Lakes with heavy snow and ice during one of the busiest holiday travel weeks. The storm hit
on Friday and Saturday. Airlines cancelled and delayed thousands of flights while roads turned slippery. The National Weather Service warned about dangerous conditions as power crews prepared for possible outages. Travelers waited in long lines, faced sudden schedule changes due to flight cancellations and delays.
Over 2,700 Flights Cancelled Across US
Over 2,700 flights across the United States were cancelled since Friday. Thousands more faced long delays, according to FlightAware. Airports in New York City sounded alerts on social media. Newark Liberty, John F Kennedy, and LaGuardia warned travelers about disruptions.
New York City recorded under three inches of snow, according to CBS News report. Ice caused bigger trouble across central Michigan, western New York, and central Pennsylvania as roads and sidewalks turned slick. In Philadelphia, local meteorologists warned that black ice forms again overnight even when daytime temperatures go above freezing.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for over half the state. She asked people to delay trips and let plows clear the roads. She said New Yorkers stay tough and get through storms like this.
The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for millions. Winter storm warnings covered New York City, northern New Jersey, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and western Connecticut. Ice storm warnings stayed in place for several counties in central Pennsylvania.
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Snow Warning And Travel Advisory
Forecasters say snow will end across parts of New England by Saturday, with many places likely to see 4 to 8 inches. Colder-than-normal air will settle in for the rest of the weekend. The weather department also issued blizzard warning for Northeast.
Across the Northern Plains, Arctic air will push temperatures below zero, and wind chills will drop even lower. The Rockies and High Plains will see more snow.
In the Midwest and Great Lakes, another round of snow will build through the weekend. Rain and thunderstorms will arrive Sunday evening, and by Monday, blowing snow will create whiteout conditions and turn travel dangerous.
