Post-holiday travel is in full swing as many return home after the festivities. This season’s major travel day saw travelers facing challenges due to a winter storm that impacted air travel over the weekend.
Flight Cancellations Due to Winter Storm
Over the weekend, a winter storm caused significant disruptions. From Friday to Saturday morning, snow accumulated, affecting local airports in New York. Fortunately, today the weather has improved, with rain replacing snow and no current flight delays reported.
Impact on Local Airports
Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia airports warned travelers via social media about potential delays as the storm blanketed runways.
- Over 1,900 flights canceled nationally during the storm.
- Hundreds of flights were canceled at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia on Friday and Saturday.
- New York City experienced about 4 inches of snow by Saturday.
States of emergency were declared in New Jersey and parts of New York due to the storm’s effects. As travelers continue to move to their New Year’s destinations, more busy travel days are anticipated in the coming week.
