BOSTON.- More than 1,000 flights were canceled or delayed in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions of the United States due to snowfall.as thousands of people took to the streets and airports during the busy travel period between Christmas and New Year.
About 10 centimeters of snow fell in New York City from Friday night into early Saturday, slightly less than some forecasters estimated. At least 1,500 flights have been canceled since Friday eveningaccording to flight tracking service FlightAware. But in the morning both the roads and the sky cleared.
“The storm is definitely easing, with some sleet in the northeast this morning,” he said. Bob Oraveca National Weather Service meteorologist based in Maryland.
Oravec said the storm moved northwest to southeast and the snow was the heaviest In the New York City metropolitan area it reached more than 15 centimeters in eastern Long Island. Further north, in the Catskills, communities recorded up to 25 centimeters.
Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport posted snow warnings on the social media platform X on Friday, warning that weather conditions could cause flight disruptions.
The National Weather Service warned of this Hazardous travel conditions from the Great Lakes to the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England, with the possibility of tree damage and power outages.
In Times Square, workers in red overalls cleared dirty streets and sidewalks with shovels and snow blowers.
Jennifer Yokley, who was there on a vacation from North Carolina, said she was excited to see the snow piling up, covering buildings, trees and signs across the city.
“I think it’s absolutely beautiful.”he commented.
That’s what Payton Baker and Kolby Gray, visiting from West Virginia, said The snow was a Christmas surprise for their third anniversary trip.
“Well, it’s very cold and it was very unexpected,” Baker said. “The city does a pretty good job salting all the streets and everything, so it’s good.”
Ahead of the storm, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said There is a state of emergency for more than half of the region. Acting New Jersey Governor Tahesha Way also declared a state of emergency.
“This storm will cause dangerous road conditions and impact leisure travel.”Way said in a statement. “We urge travelers to avoid traveling during the storm and to allow crews to operate routes. Motorists should plan their travel accordingly, monitor conditions and road closures, and follow all safety protocols.”
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