Newark Airport cancellations: More than 1,000 flights grounded by blizzard
Key Points:
- A "potentially historic" nor’easter is set to hit New Jersey on Sunday, causing significant flight disruptions at major airports including Newark Liberty International, where at least 458 flights are canceled for Sunday and 546 for Monday.
- Nationwide, over 3,400 flights were canceled and more than 15,000 delayed on Sunday, with an additional 4,329 cancellations expected on Monday, affecting airports such as JFK, LaGuardia, and Philadelphia International.
- New Jersey is forecasted to receive 12 to 18 inches of snow statewide, with some coastal counties expecting up to two feet, accompanied by blizzard conditions, wind gusts up to 60 mph, and potential power outages.
- Governor Mikie Sherrill