US Winter Storm Disrupts Holiday Travel

A powerful winter storm swept across the United States, primarily affecting the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, causing widespread travel disruptions during the busy post-holiday period. United States — New York (state) and United States — New Jersey declared states of emergency due to heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. United States — New York City received significant snowfall, with Central Park reporting 4.3 inches. The storm led to over 14,400 domestic and 2,100 international flight cancellations or delays, heavily impacting major airports such as United States — John F. Kennedy International Airport, United States — LaGuardia Airport, and Kuwait — Kuwait International Airport. The United States — National Weather Service issued warnings for hazardous travel conditions, potential tree damage, and power outages. Airlines including American Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue waived change fees for affected passengers. While the storm began to weaken by Saturday morning in the Northeast, a larger cyclone continued to move east, bringing snow, ice, rain, and severe weather across a broader swath of the United States, with a sharp cold front expected in the South.