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Winter weather disrupts air traffic in New Jersey and New York
Nearly 15,000 flights were canceled or delayed as both states declared weather emergencies after snowstorm
TL;DR
- A mix of snow and ice impacted the northeastern US on Saturday.
- More than 14,400 domestic US flights were canceled or delayed, with the majority in the New York area.
- New York and New Jersey issued weather emergency declarations.
- Travelers were advised to stay off the roads due to treacherous conditions.
- Syracuse, Long Island, and Connecticut received 6-10 inches of snow.
- New York City received 2-4 inches of snow, with 4.3 inches at Central Park.
- Ice storm warnings and winter weather advisories were in effect for Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
- Commercial vehicle restrictions were implemented on some roads in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.