More than 5,000 flights were cancelled as a major snowstorm swept across the US east coast, bringing record snowfall and power cuts, the BBC News has reported. Parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts recorded nearly 33 inches (83cm) of snow, while New York’s Central Park saw more than 19 inches, according to the National Weather Service. What exactly happenedThe storm led to “near impossible” travel conditions in parts of New York state, citing a state agency warning. In Providence, 33 inches of snow fell, breaking the previous state record of 28.6 inches set in February 1978. The BBC reported that 98% of flights from LaGuardia Airport in New York were cancelled, along with 91% from JFK Airport.

Source: Indian Express February 24, 2026 00:29 UTC