As of February 24, 2026, New York City remains in a state of emergency due to a powerful blizzard that has dropped over two-and-a-half feet of snow across parts of the Northeast, bringing travel to a near-standstill. The storm has forced more than 8,000 flight cancellations and delays, with significant disruptions at major airports including New York's JFK and LaGuardia, as well as Newark Liberty International Airport. Although the travel ban was lifted at noon on Monday, a hazardous travel advisory remains in effect until midnight tonight. U.S. airlines, including United and Southwest, are planning to ramp up operations on Tuesday, but caution that conditions remain challenging, with 7% of U.S. flights expected to be canceled on that day, down from over 19% on Monday. JetBlue was particularly hard hit, canceling about 80% of its flights on Monday alone, totaling 1,600 cancellations through Wednesday, according to FlightAware.
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New York City Blizzard Causes State Of Emergency And Travel Chaos
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New York City is under a state of emergency due to a blizzard with over 2.5 feet of snow, causing 8,000 flight cancellations and hazardous travel conditions. Recovery efforts are ongoing.
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