Snow and rain in New York led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights. A PHOTO

The winter storm that hit New York, New Jersey and Connecticut led to up to three inches (8 cm) of snow in some parts of the region, as well as to an ice mixture and heavy rainfall.

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Snowfall began along the coast of Jersey shortly after 11: February 00 19, and after half an hour the snow was already observed in New York. The heaviest snowfall fell on evening trips from February 19, creating dangerous conditions on the roads, writes NBC.

By the end of the day on February 19, about an inch (2,5 cm) of snow had fallen in Central Park in New York, 3 inches (8 cm) in Brick (New Jersey), and about 2 inches (5 cm) in Newark. .

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On Wednesday, February 20, the storm began to move away from the coast, which led to the precipitation of ice in the region, which gradually grew into ordinary rain. Heavy rains were observed in New York City, on Long Island, in the central and southern parts of New Jersey.

During the night from Wednesday to Thursday, dangerous conditions formed on the roads due to the icing of wet roads. February 21 in the region stopped rainfall, and in the afternoon, sunny weather should be established.

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The storm caused long delays and cancellations at all major airports in New York.

According to the site FlightAware, On February 20, 497 flights were delayed at John F. Kennedy Airport and 112 flights were cancelled; On February 21, at the time of writing, 180 flights were delayed, 2 flights were cancelled.

At LaGuardia Airport on February 20, 421 flights were delayed and 264 flights were cancelled; On February 21, at the time of writing, 86 flights were delayed, 31 flights were cancelled.

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in the state that took effect from 5 in the morning on February 20. The New York Sanitation Authority announced it was banning to park on the sidelines during February 21, as utilities are clearing snow.

Storm weather warnings were issued for the entire region. Nearly 100 school districts announced the early termination of classes or the closure of February 20 schools, as well as the later start of February 21 lessons. A list of schools whose schedule has been changed due to a storm is available by link.

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