US Storm Emergency: Schools Closed, Flights Canceled Amid Dangerous Winter Blast

• A powerful winter storm has prompted a state of emergency in northeastern US, with warnings of heavy snowfall and strong winds.
• Thousands of flights were canceled, and travel was severely impacted from Washington to New England; mail services also affected.
• New York City public schools closed, and non-essential city employees worked remotely; a blizzard warning was issued for the first time since 2017.
• States of emergency declared in Massachusetts and New Jersey; National Guard deployed in New York to assist affected areas.
• Up to two feet of snow and 70 mph winds expected, raising concerns about falling trees and widespread power outages.