A heavy snowstorm is causing unrest in the northeastern United States. The airports in the surrounding area, including the three airports in the cosmopolitan city of New York, have already had to remove thousands of flights from their program.

New York's mayor declared a state of emergency, roads were kept free for the use of emergency vehicles, and all unnecessary journeys were restricted. Up to 60 centimeters of snow were expected in the big city. The national weather service warned of heavy snowfall and strong winds for the entire northeast coast from Virginia to Maine. The authority spoke of "blizzard-like conditions" that could possibly last until Wednesday and especially paralyze air traffic completely. Affected airlines would currently inform their passengers and create rebooking options, so simpleflying.com.