On December 26, local time, a strong winter storm was hitting the northeastern United States. Travel conditions in New York City, New Jersey, and upstate New York deteriorated rapidly. New York City is expected to experience the heaviest snowfall in nearly four years, with about 7 inches of snowfall. Affected by the storm, more than 1,500 flights were cancelled that day. New York City's three major airports and Philadelphia International Airport were the hardest hit. New York State and New Jersey have declared a state of emergency. The governor of New York called on the public to avoid unnecessary travel.

On December 26, local time, a strong winter storm was hitting the northeastern United States. Travel conditions in New York City, New Jersey, and upstate New York deteriorated rapidly. New York City is expected to experience the heaviest snowfall in nearly four years, with about 7 inches of snowfall. Affected by the storm, more than 1,500 flights were cancelled that day. New York City's three major airports and Philadelphia International Airport were the hardest hit. New York State and New Jersey have declared a state of emergency. The governor of New York called on the public to avoid unnecessary travel.