New York City's transportation network ground to a halt yesterday as a severe winter storm dumped up to 25 cm of snow across the region, triggering mass flight cancellations and dangerous road conditions. FlightAware data shows over 1,700 U.S. flights were canceled on December 26, with nearly half concentrated at LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark airports.
The National Weather Service warned of persistent below-freezing temperatures slowing snowmelt through today, increasing risks of black ice and hazardous travel. New York authorities have maintained storm warnings, urging residents to avoid non-essential travel as crews work to clear backlogged routes.
While the storm's immediate impact has eased, airport officials caution that rescheduling 850+ affected NYC-area flights could take until weekend. The disruption comes during peak holiday travel season, leaving thousands of passengers stranded across Asia-Pacific routes connecting to North America.
