Snow in America
Over 1,000 flights canceled in US amid major Christmas snowstorm
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- A severe snowstorm caused the cancellation of at least 1,191 flights and delays for nearly 4,000 others.
- Authorities issued winter warnings and deployed emergency crews to address hazardous conditions.
More than 1,000 flights were canceled across the United States on Friday, coinciding with the peak of the Christmas holiday, as a severe snowstorm swept through large parts of the Midwest and Northeast, disrupting travel plans for thousands.
According to FlightAware, at least 1,191 flights were canceled, while another 3,974 were delayed. The heaviest disruptions were reported at airports in New York and Chicago, with New York alone seeing 785 cancellations amid heavy snow and plummeting temperatures.
Winter Storm Hits Great Lakes Region
The National Weather Service warned that snow will continue throughout the day across the Great Lakes, with the storm moving northeast. Authorities urged travelers to exercise extreme caution on highways due to low visibility and icy conditions.
Emergency Measures in New York
New York Mayor Eric Adams declared a citywide alert and deployed snow removal crews around the clock to keep critical roads clear.
Despite these efforts, air travel remained heavily disrupted, leaving airlines facing the challenge of rescheduling thousands of stranded passengers during the busy holiday period.
