Снежный апокалипсис в США вызвал транспортный хаос в Нью-Йорке

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A winter storm, accompanied by snow and freezing rain, engulfed the northeastern United States, causing widespread cancellations of flights over the holiday weekend. Due to the weather, authorities in New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency.
The National Weather Service issued winter storm and ice storm warnings for New York and Connecticut. Up to 12 inches of snow fell in some areas, including Long Island and the Hudson Valley.

New York City authorities issued an emergency warning and warned of hazardous driving conditions. The city received its heaviest snowfall since 2022, with peak rates exceeding 2 inches per hour. Several areas experienced a mixture of snow and freezing rain.

Storm warnings also extended to much of Pennsylvania, a significant portion of Massachusetts, and much of New Jersey, where a state of emergency was also declared. The storm was accompanied by strong winds, developing into a severe blizzard in some areas. Snowfall in western New York and the New York City area began Friday evening and intensified on Saturday.

According to FlightAware, more than 1,600 domestic and international flights were canceled, and more than 7,800 were delayed. The majority of the cancellations occurred at New York's three major airports: John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty, and LaGuardia, which warned of possible disruptions.

In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, commercial vehicle restrictions have been imposed on some roads, including interstates. Authorities strongly recommended against travel during the peak of the storm.

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