Several flights impacted due to snowstorm in the US
More than 9,000 domestic flights in the United States were canceled or delayed on Saturday due to Winter Storm Devin in the northeastern parts of the country. According to Reuters, the storm completely disrupted post-Christmas holiday travel.
The storm prompted the declaration of a state of emergency in New York and New Jersey. According to FlightAware, more than 2,700 flights were canceled and thousands were delayed across the US from Friday to Saturday. On Friday alone, 1,802 flights were canceled and 22,349 were delayed.
Major airlines like JetBlue, Delta, American, and United canceled hundreds of flights and offered passengers free ticket changes. According to the National Weather Service, the storm blanketed New York City in a layer of snow.
Approximately 6 to 10 inches (15 to 25 centimeters) of snow fell from New York City to Long Island and Connecticut by Saturday morning. Another 2 to 4 inches fell Saturday night, with Central Park recording 4.3 inches, the most since 2022.
Warnings issued due to slippery conditions and low visibility
In some areas, sleet and freezing rain worsened conditions. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning, cautioning about slippery roads, low visibility, and power outages.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in more than half of the state and said, ‘The safety of New Yorkers is my top priority; please exercise extreme caution during this storm.’
Weather experts say the heaviest snowfall is over
The storm moved rapidly on December 25-26 and weakened by Saturday morning. Only light snowfall continued into the afternoon.
Weather expert said that the heaviest snowfall is over; only light flurries remain. The situation is gradually returning to normal, but authorities have urged people to remain vigilant and avoid non-essential travel.
This storm was one of the last major weather events of 2025.
