More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 23, 2026 at 11:15 PM

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A major snowstorm struck the US East Coast on Monday, causing widespread disruption and record-breaking snowfall in some areas. Parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts saw up to 33 inches of snow, leading to travel bans and hazardous conditions. Over 5,000 flights were cancelled, and more than 600,000 homes and businesses experienced power outages, particularly in New Jersey and Massachusetts. Winter storm warnings extended from North Carolina to Maine, and into eastern Canada. Travel bans were implemented in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Southeastern Massachusetts due to dangerous "whiteout conditions." The storm brought New York City to a near standstill before the travel ban was lifted.

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