Blizzard warnings issued for New York and Boston as storm nears

Travel plans just imploded across the Northeast as a fast deepening winter storm forced blizzard warnings and wiped out more than 1500 flights.

Blizzard warnings and snowfall

• The National Weather Service flagged a major winter storm for the Northeast.
• Snow rates may top one inch per hour at times.
• Totals could reach one to two feet in parts.
• New York City received its first blizzard warning since 2017.

Wind, flooding, and outages

• Gusts between 40 and 70 mph are forecast along coastal zones.
• Delaware through southeastern New England faces blizzard conditions.
• Moderate coastal flooding threatens roads and waterfront property.
• Heavy wet snow and wind may trigger widespread power outages.

Flight disruptions and airports

• More than 1500 flights were canceled nationwide by Saturday night.
• LaGuardia saw hundreds of cancellations.
• Kennedy Airport also reported major flight disruptions.
• Newark experienced similar widespread cancellations.

Washington region outlook

• Washington, DC, expects rain, snow, and strong winds.
• A winter weather advisory covers the Beltway area.
• Southern suburbs may see one to two inches.
• Northern sections could receive up to half a foot.