Powerful winter storm roils travel across the US, leading to thousands of flight cancellations

Associated Press (AP)EN 1 min read 100% complete by By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPSFebruary 23, 2026 at 04:23 PM

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A powerful winter storm in the northeastern U.S. has caused widespread travel disruptions, particularly in air travel. As of Monday morning, over 5,500 flights in or out of the U.S. were canceled, with major airports in New York, Boston, Newark, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. experiencing the highest numbers of cancellations. Over 4,000 flights were canceled Sunday, and nearly 1,600 Tuesday flights have already been cut. The FAA urged travelers to monitor updates, while the National Weather Service deemed travel conditions "extremely treacherous." Road travel bans were implemented in New York City, Rhode Island, and New Jersey due to blizzard conditions, leaving millions stranded at home.

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