New York City and Newark Hit by Major Blizzard, Causing Widespread Travel Chaos

Blizzard Impacts New York and New Jersey

• ❄️ A massive blizzard has impacted parts of 11 states, with New England potentially seeing up to 2 feet of snow.
• 🌨️ New York City experienced at least 15 inches of snow, with some parts of Long Island receiving over 2 feet.
• 📈 This snowfall is on track to make the top 10 highest snowfalls of all time in New York City, with the last comparable snowfall in January 2016.

Travel Nightmares at Newark Airport

• ✈️ Newark Liberty International Airport recorded a record-breaking more than 27 inches of snow.
• 🚧 Travel to and from the airport was severely hampered by dangerous road conditions and snow-covered signage, leading to significant delays and cancellations.
• 😩 Travelers faced multiple flight cancellations, with some rebooked multiple times, leading to extended stays and disrupted travel plans.
• 📊 Over 90% of flights from Newark airport were cancelled or delayed due to the severe weather conditions.

Storm Conditions and Outlook

• 💨 Blizzard conditions were reported across the tri-state area with winds gusting over 35 miles per hour and visibility dropping to less than a quarter mile.
• 🌃 The storm was expected to move out later that night, but another blast of winter weather was anticipated by midweek.
• ⚠️ Visibility dropped to less than a quarter of a mile in some areas due to heavy snowfall and high winds.