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Northeast winter storm halts holiday travel and flights

PUBLISHED Dec 26, 2025, 2:07 PM ET

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Northeast winter storm halts holiday travel and flights

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 11

Left 9%

Center 73%

Right 18%

Sources: 11

Boston, a winter storm struck the Northeast and Great Lakes Friday, prompting emergency declarations nationwide. Governors in New York and New Jersey declared emergencies, and transportation agencies activated crews while officials urged residents to avoid travel. Flight-tracking services recorded more than 1,500 cancellations Friday into Saturday, with additional delays nationwide; some outlets reported thousands more affected. New York City recorded about three inches of snow, with higher totals up to ten inches in parts of upstate and Long Island. By Saturday morning forecasters said the system was weakening and conditions were improving. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Forecast models and NWS advisories forecasted a fast-moving winter storm across the Northeast.
Officials in New Jersey and New York issued state-of-emergency declarations on Friday.
Airlines and airports reported at least 1,500 flight cancellations Friday into Saturday; additional cancellations followed.
Snowfall totals ranged from roughly 2–4 inches in NYC to up to 10 inches in parts of the Catskills.
By Saturday morning forecasters reported the storm weakening and improving travel conditions.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 2
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 8

Who Benefited

Airlines, airport operations, and state transportation agencies benefited by mobilizing crews, prioritizing resources, and exercising emergency protocols to manage cancellations and restore service more quickly.

Who Impacted

Travelers, holiday commuters and communities across the Northeast and Great Lakes suffered cancellations, delays, disrupted plans, added costs, and hazardous road conditions during the storm.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 2
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 8
Distribution:: Left 9%, Center 73%, Right 18%

Who Benefited

Who Impacted

Travelers, holiday commuters and communities across the Northeast and Great Lakes suffered cancellations, delays, disrupted plans, added costs, and hazardous road conditions during the storm.