Traffic & Transit
LaGuardia Airport Suspends All Flights Due To NYC Winter Storm
All flight activity at LaGuardia was halted Monday as a blizzard-like winter storm continued blanketing New York City in snow.
EAST ELMHURST, QUEENS — LaGuardia Airport suspended all flights Monday due to current weather conditions, as a blizzard-like winter storm continued blanketing New York City in snow.
Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a state of emergency because of the storm, which is expected to bring up to 22 inches of snow and winds as strong as 45 mph.
Travelers should contact their airline to confirm the status of their flights and for details on rebooking their trips.
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All flight activity at #LGA has been suspended due to current weather conditions. Please contact your airline carrier for details on rebooking.
— LaGuardia Airport. Wear a Face Covering. (@LGAairport) February 1, 2021
Officials have issued restrictions on non-essential travel due to forecasts of heavy snowfall and high winds.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the MTA will suspend outdoor subway service starting at 2 p.m. and that bus service may be suspended depending on the weather.
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LIRR and MetroNorth trains are slated to stop running Monday afternoon.
The storm is part of a major Nor'Easter affecting the East Coast from Pennsylvania into New England, according to the National Weather Service.
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