Airlines Ground Thousands of Flights in Anticipation of Northeast Blizzard

As communities in the Northeast brace for an intense blizzard expected to hit on Sunday, thousands of flights have already been canceled across the United States. By 6 a.m. Tuesday, the total number of disrupted flights had exceeded 7,000, with 6,456 cancellations and an additional 547 delays reported.

Major airlines, including JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, and United, have announced they will waive change and cancellation fees in anticipation of the storm’s impact on travel at key flight hubs in the Northeast.

The approaching nor’easter is predicted to deliver over a foot of snow to various parts of the Northeast starting Sunday. According to FOX Weather, the heaviest snowfall is expected to begin Sunday night, with accumulations potentially reaching 18 to 24 inches in cities like New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston.

SHOVELING SNOW COULD POSE DANGEROUS HEALTH RISK FOR ONE GROUP, EXPERTS WARN

Maintenance crews clear snow from the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport as a major winter storm spreads across a large swath of the United States, in New York City, Jan. 26, 2026. (Reuters/David ‘Dee’ Delgado / Reuters Photos)

Blizzard warnings are currently in effect for New York City and the New Jersey coastline, while winter storm watches and warnings have been issued for Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.

Travelers wait for a flight at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York City, Nov. 18, 2025. (Reuters/Jeenah Moon / Reuters Photos)

TENNESSEE MAN DIES AFTER SUFFERING HEART ATTACK WHILE SHOVELING SNOW, ADDING TO STORM TOLL

The National Weather Service has issued warnings that the storm could generate wind gusts reaching up to 55 mph, leading to whiteout conditions that may render travel extremely hazardous and potentially life-threatening.

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Forecasters have also cautioned that the combination of strong winds and heavy, wet snow could lead to widespread power outages.

As communities in the Northeast brace for an intense blizzard expected to hit on Sunday, thousands of flights have already been canceled across the United States. By 6 a.m. Tuesday, the total number of disrupted flights had exceeded 7,000, with 6,456 cancellations and an additional 547 delays reported.

Major airlines, including JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, and United, have announced they will waive change and cancellation fees in anticipation of the storm’s impact on travel at key flight hubs in the Northeast.

The approaching nor’easter is predicted to deliver over a foot of snow to various parts of the Northeast starting Sunday. According to FOX Weather, the heaviest snowfall is expected to begin Sunday night, with accumulations potentially reaching 18 to 24 inches in cities like New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston.

SHOVELING SNOW COULD POSE DANGEROUS HEALTH RISK FOR ONE GROUP, EXPERTS WARN

Maintenance crews clear snow from the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport as a major winter storm spreads across a large swath of the United States, in New York City, Jan. 26, 2026. (Reuters/David ‘Dee’ Delgado / Reuters Photos)

Blizzard warnings are currently in effect for New York City and the New Jersey coastline, while winter storm watches and warnings have been issued for Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.

Travelers wait for a flight at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York City, Nov. 18, 2025. (Reuters/Jeenah Moon / Reuters Photos)

TENNESSEE MAN DIES AFTER SUFFERING HEART ATTACK WHILE SHOVELING SNOW, ADDING TO STORM TOLL

The National Weather Service has issued warnings that the storm could generate wind gusts reaching up to 55 mph, leading to whiteout conditions that may render travel extremely hazardous and potentially life-threatening.

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Forecasters have also cautioned that the combination of strong winds and heavy, wet snow could lead to widespread power outages.