New York flights cancellations: What's the latest update on delays, cancellations and weather?

More than 1,300 flights into or out of New York's three major airports were cancelled on Tuesday as a major winter storm swept the north-east coast of America. The “historic” blizzard hit the US north-east with snow, fierce winds and coastal flooding on Sunday. From the JFK Airport, more than 400 flights were cancelled as New York has been hit with heavy snow.

New York flights cancelled: What to expect Wednesday

Cancellations and delays could stretch through Wednesday, as major airlines roll out winter travel waivers for impacted airports, reported Fox Weather.

According to a report in National World, the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York is still open, hundreds of flights have been cancelled today. According to FlightAware total cancellations today at John F Kennedy International Airport stand at 426, the report said.


Passengers are advised to enquire with their airline regarding the status of their flight, and check the airport’s website. On Monday, the number of cancelled flights within, into or out of the US reached more than 5,706, according to tracker FlightAware. A state of emergency has been declared for New York City, Long Island and Westchester County beginning Sunday morning ahead of the storm.

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US blizzard: Weather update today

The powerful “bomb cyclone” has now shifted into Nova Scotia, Canada, where warnings for heavy snowfall and strong winds remain in effect. Meanwhile, another fast-moving weather system known as an Alberta Clipper is expected to bring snow and icy conditions to the Great Lakes and the Northeast by midweek. Although snowfall from this system is likely to be lighter, the region will continue to experience cold conditions throughout the week, with nighttime frost and daytime temperatures hovering just above freezing.

Blizzard warnings are in effect for metropolitan areas, including New York City, Long Island and Boston. The US National Weather Service (NWS) predicts up to 61 centimetres of additional snow and wind gusts as high as 60 mph in some areas of NYC.

A NWS blizzard warning will remain in effect until 6pm Monday for the city’s biggest nor’easter storm – a storm that forms along the East Coast – since 2017. The weather service expects “extremely treacherous” travel conditions, with New Yorkers urged by officials to “please stay home”. New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a local state of emergency on Sunday as the region braced for the blizzard.

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What about public transport, schools and more

Airports

More than 1,300 flights into or out of New York’s three major airports were canceled on Tuesday.

Travelers are advised to check flight statuses before heading to the airport.

Additional delays and cancellations remain possible as services normalize.

Transportation

The ban on nonessential driving was lifted at noon on Monday, and residents can use the city’s snowplow tracker to check street clearance.

Mass transit services are gradually resuming, but many trains and buses are operating on limited schedules with possible delays or cancellations.

NJ Transit and PATH have resumed service, though disruptions and delays are still being reported.

Subways and buses are running with some route changes, while the C train and part of the Staten Island Railway remain suspended.

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Schools

After a rare snow day on Monday, New York City public schools have resumed in-person classes.

School operations are returning to normal as weather conditions improve.

Parents and students are advised to monitor official updates for any changes.

Culture

Broadway shows are expected to resume performances on Tuesday night.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History plan to reopen.

Visitors are advised to confirm timings before visiting cultural institutions.

All zoos and the New York Aquarium will remain closed for now.