Northeast U.S. Paralyzed by "Nor'easter" Megastorm: Travel Bans and 5,600 Flights Canceled as Snow Hits Record Levels

A powerful Nor'easter has buried the U.S. Northeast under record-breaking snowfall, forcing a total shutdown in major cities. Rhode Island saw a historic 80cm of snow, while New York City’s Central Park recorded 50cm, its highest in over a decade. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani imposed a strict travel ban, closing schools and the UN Headquarters to ensure public safety.

The storm’s impact has been devastating: over 5,600 flights canceled, hundreds of thousands left without power, and travel restrictions extended into Tuesday for Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Coming just weeks after a deadly cold wave that claimed 100 lives, this latest blizzard has left 40 million residents struggling to cope with the "deep freeze" of 2026.