New York and the American northeast paralyzed by a snowstorm. More than 1,220 flights to and from New York were canceled as of midday.
The last snowfall in the city dates back to January 16, which ended 700 days without snow. In the United States and the rest of the world, the frequency, intensity, and unpredictability of summer and winter weather are increasing due to climate change. The National Weather Service (NWS) recommended that motorists drive "with extreme caution" or "simply avoid travel if possible"