Dangerous Northeast Snowstorm Threatens Post-Christmas Travel
A major winter storm is pushing into the Northeast, bringing heavy snow near New York City and dangerous ice farther west. Flight cancellations are mounting and officials are urging travelers to avoid unnecessary trips as conditions deteriorate Friday into Saturday morning.
A major winter storm is making post-Christmas travel hazardous across parts of the Northeast, with heavy snow expected around New York City and widespread icing risks from the Midwest into Pennsylvania.
- ❄️ New York City is forecast to see about 7 inches of snow, potentially the most in nearly four years
- 🧊 Freezing rain is expected to make roads extremely treacherous across Pennsylvania, with an ice storm warning affecting nearly 1 million people in the west
- ✈️ More than 1,300 flights have been canceled so far Friday, with New York City airports and Detroit Metro among the hardest hit
- 🚗 Visibility may drop sharply during heavier snow, with travel expected to be difficult Friday evening into Saturday morning
- 🚨 New Jersey has declared a state of emergency, and New York officials say plows and utility crews are on standby
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