US Air Travel Disrupted by Winter Storm; 5,600+ Flights Canceled, NYC & Boston Schools Closed

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Winter Storm Chaos: Over 5,600 US Flights Cancelled, Schools Shut in NYC, Boston

A pedestrian walks on a street as snow falls during a winter storm in New York City on Monday. (Image: Reuters)

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News18•24-02-2026, 09:13

Winter Storm Chaos: Over 5,600 US Flights Cancelled, Schools Shut in NYC, Boston

•A massive winter storm swept across the northeastern US, disrupting air travel and forcing school closures.
•Over 5,600 flights were cancelled in the US on Monday, with an additional 2,000 flights grounded for Tuesday.
•Airports in New York, New Jersey, and Boston accounted for the bulk of cancellations; T.F. Green International Airport halted operations after 38 inches of snow.
•New York City public schools had their first traditional snow day in six years; Boston also suspended classes, and Philadelphia shifted to online learning.
•Officials declared emergencies in several states, warning residents to stay off roads; Mayor Zohran Mamdani advised caution for Tuesday with potential flurries and dropping temperatures.

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