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A record-breaking blizzard slammed the Northeast, delivering over two feet of snow in some areas, triggering deaths, hundreds of thousands of power outages, widespread flight cancellations, school closures, and major transit disruptions as crews begin clearing snow; forecasters warn another storm could hit later this week, potentially hindering recovery.
A historic blizzard dumped up to 3 feet of snow across the Northeast, prompting states of emergency and travel bans, grounding thousands of flights and causing widespread power outages, while schools closed and officials warned the storm could rank among New York City’s worst in 150 years as conditions persisted.
A massive winter storm slammed the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with blizzard conditions, triggering widespread power outages (over 500,000) and more than 10,000 flight cancellations as major hubs in Boston, New York and Philadelphia grounded operations. Snow totals topped two feet in parts of New Jersey and Long Island (Babylon 29 inches; Freehold 26; NYC Central Park about 15 inches) and travel bans and road restrictions were imposed as residents were urged to stay home.
A powerful Northeast storm forced widespread flight cancellations, with more than 5,500 flights canceled on Monday and operations largely suspended at major hubs like JFK, Newark, and Boston Logan; airlines expect partial restart by Tuesday and are offering rebooking waivers and refunds.
A powerful winter storm pounds the Northeast, prompting thousands of flight cancellations and widespread power outages, with blizzard conditions threatening up to 20 inches of snow in New York City and up to 25 inches in parts of surrounding states. New York City declared a state of emergency and travel ban, schools closed, and rail and bus services suspended, as the partial federal shutdown also affects TSA PreCheck and other programs amid ongoing disruptions.
Boston's Logan Airport is facing major travel disruption as a nor'easter brings blizzard conditions; as of 6 a.m., 968 flights were canceled or delayed in and out of Boston per FlightAware, leaving travelers scrambling to rebook and adjust plans ahead of the storm.
A historic East Coast blizzard forces New York City to ban non-essential travel and close schools as thousands of flights are cancelled across the US; states of emergency are declared in several states, and the storm disrupts transatlantic travel with UK-US flights affected as the system moves northeast.
Hundreds of travelers at Cancún International Airport and Mexico City’s Benito Juárez International Airport faced a day of disruption, with 62 delays and 29 cancellations across both hubs, affecting airlines including AeroMéxico, American Airlines, Volaris, Avianca and Delta; travelers must rebook, endure long queues, and should check status updates and their rights for refunds or rebooking.
Delta is canceling flights at East Coast hubs ahead of Winter Storm Hernando and encouraging customers to move flights at no charge; the airline will automatically rebook to the next best itinerary, with options to change via the Delta app or delta.com, prioritizing safety.
Delta cancels flights at East Coast hubs (BOS, JFK, LGA) ahead of Winter Storm Hernando and offers no-charge rebooking, automatically rerouting customers to the next best itinerary via the Delta app or delta.com.
Winter Storm Gianna disrupted East Coast air travel this weekend, prompting about 3,700 flight cancellations as major hubs like CLT and ATL faced heavy disruption; American led with 425 Sunday cancellations (about 13% of its schedule), Delta canceled 500 on Saturday but rebounded on Sunday, and Raleigh-Durham was also hit hard. Travelers are advised to use airline waivers and apps to rebook, monitor forecasts, and be aware of DOT refund rights for cancellations and significant delays; weather-related disruptions often don’t qualify for vouchers, though travel insurance or card protections may help cover related costs.
A powerful winter storm sweeping from the South to the Northeast coats much of the U.S. in snow and ice, causing widespread travel disruptions, thousands of flight cancellations, downed trees and power outages, and prompting shelters and emergency responses as crews work to clear roads and assist affected residents and livestock.
Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights between Addis Ababa and northern Tigray amid fears of renewed fighting after clashes were reported; the carrier cited unplanned circumstances and gave no detailed explanation, and Mekelle's airport staff were reportedly told not to report to work. The move comes as the 2022 peace deal frays ahead of June elections, with disputes over western Tigray and the TPLF's political status, while hundreds of thousands remain displaced. Buses remain operational, but travel in the region faces disruption amid rising tensions.
A severe snowstorm in Hokkaido forced about 7,000 people to spend the night at New Chitose Airport as 56 flights were canceled and over 500 train services suspended, affecting roughly 130,000 people; Sapporo logged a record 54 cm of snowfall for January, with eight snowmobilers initially missing but later found and no injuries reported.
An Arctic air mass blankets the eastern half of the U.S. with extreme cold, leaving more than 690,000 customers without power, triggering thousands of flight cancellations, school closures, and dozens of deaths, as officials warn the cold will persist and a potential new storm could arrive with an uncertain track this weekend.