A massive winter storm paralyzed New York City this week, triggering the region’s heaviest snowfall since 2022 and disrupting post-Christmas travel plans for thousands. 🌨️ With over 25 cm of snow blanketing the city by Friday morning, officials scrambled to keep roads clear and subways running.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams urged residents to "avoid non-essential travel" as temperatures plunged, calling it "the most dangerous winter event we’ve seen in three years." Public transit became a lifeline: ferries suspended operations early, while buses rolled out snow chains like Arctic explorers gearing up for Antarctica. 🚌❄️
The storm’s ripple effects were felt nationwide:
🚫 1,200+ flights canceled at NYC airports
✈️ 370+ flights axed at JFK alone
🚗 States of emergency declared in NY/NJ
Aviation analytics firm FlightAware reported over 5,500 U.S. flight delays Thursday, turning holiday return trips into a real-life \'Planes, Trains and Automobiles\' sequel. Travelers stuck at airports resorted to TikTok updates: "Guess I’ll be ringing in 2026 at Terminal 4!" 📱✈️
While the snow stopped by Friday morning, cleanup continues across the Northeast. ❄️🛠️
