First JFK departure AA 956. http://t.co/7F65nBIWfM  — EWR JFK LGA SWF (@NY_NJairports) 3 Jan 14  Updated, Friday, Jan. 3, 4:00 p.m. A winter storm that brought bitter cold, strong winds and two feet of snow to parts of New England overnight snarled air travel across the country Friday and created treacherous road conditions for motorists from Chicago to Boston.  In New York, Kennedy International Airport did not open until early Friday afternoon. Boston’s Logan Airport got more than 14 inches of snow slowing flights in and out. The low temperature was 12 degrees below zero at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, curtailing operations. The number of airline cancellations and delays climbed to more than 2,000 across the country, adding to the 2,100 airline cancellations and 6,000 delays reported on Thursday, according to FlightAware’s online, real-time interactive map.  Amtrak’s service in the Northeast from Boston to Washington was reduced. Peter Pan canceled bus service between New York and Boston. And, governors from Massachusetts to New Jersey were urging people to stay off the roads. For the New York City metropolitan region, my colleague Andy Newman is providing the latest updates on subway, bus, commuter rail and road information, along with closings, on The Times’s City Room blog.  Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York declared a state of emergency and ordered several major highways shut overnight, including the Long Island Expressway in Suffolk County and Nassau County. The road was reopened around 8 a.m.  Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey also declared a state of emergency and closed state offices on Friday. He urged people to be careful about driving.  This is not a time to venture out if you don’t need to. Its imp to keep roads clear so first responders & plows can do their jobs. #Hercules  — Governor Christie (@GovChristie) 3 Jan 14  In Connecticut, live traffic cams along Interstate 95 showed people were heeding advice to stay off the roads. Flights were expected to resume later at Hartford’s Bradley International Airport.  Later this morning flights will begin to resume. Some flights may be delayed as we move into this afternoon. Keep up to date on your flight.  — Bradley Intl Airport (@Bradley_Airport) 3 Jan 14  In the Washington area, many schools were closed but federal offices were open.  Latest snowfall totals, wind gusts and wind chills: http://t.co/mIBdNwUMnG Winter has arrived! Stay warm! #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx  — NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) 3 Jan 14  The National Weather Service office in Boston reported that the snow should stop in the Boston area later on Friday morning. But it is expected to continue in parts of southeastern Massachusetts into the evening. Coastal flooding remained a grave concern because of the strong winds and high tide later today. And transportation services were curtailed.  Back edge of heavy snow was across NY City at 5 am & will exit Western CT/MA 6-7am then depart RI & Boston area 9-10A http://t.co/4ruuu55Z0J  — NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) 3 Jan 14  Significant coastal flooding possible across Plymouth county into the Upper Cape from Sandwich to Barnstable Harbor. http://t.co/CH19kis92w  — NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) 3 Jan 14  Gov. Deval L. Patrick of Massachusetts issued warnings to residents on Twitter for residents to “minimize outdoor activities.” In addition to the snow, officials are concerned about the bitter cold and wind.  Temperatures are expected to plummet & wind chills may reach -25 degrees in some areas. Minimize outside activities. #MAsnow  — Deval Patrick (@MassGovernor) 2 Jan 14  Travelers experienced trouble no matter what mode they took.  The MBTA in Boston was posting regular updates on Twitter about public transportation routes, noting delays Friday on the Red Line because of a disabled train.  #MBTA Red Line: Experiencing severe delays due to weather-related disabled train: http://t.co/MFrLWq8Ec7  — MBTA (@MBTA) 3 Jan 14  In Massachusetts, State Trooper Dustin Fitch, who has been providing regular updates on the storm, was urging drivers on Friday to give the plows more time to do their work. Meanwhile, the speed limit remained at 40 miles per hour on I-90, the Massachusetts Turnpike, from the Berkshires into Boston.  If you don’t have to go out, wait. The storm may be slowing down, but the plows still have work to do. Give them time & space. #MAsnow  — Dustin Fitch (@DustinGFitch) 3 Jan 14  Trooper Fitch later posted on Twitter what can happen on snow-covered roads.  The Acura is being pulled out! Right lane still closed on I-290 WB in Shrewsbury. #MAsnow http://t.co/T34rEOQf1z  — Dustin Fitch (@DustinGFitch) 3 Jan 14  The National Weather Service in Boston is posting updates on the snowfall totals in the area with the highest amount of snow reported north of Boston.  Updated snowfall graphic from @NWSBoston with increases for parts of Essex County and other areas #MAsnow http://t.co/gVf70unuwA  — MEMA (@MassEMA) 3 Jan 14  As my colleague James Barron reported, the storm was an early test for New York City’s new mayor, Bill de Blasio, who was spotted shoveling his own sidewalk outside his Park Slope home in Brooklyn on Friday.  Mayor @BilldeBlasio and commissioners discuss weather conditions. RT and follow @nycoem for #SnowAlert updates. http://t.co/Aq4NSDGnRf  — NYC Mayor’s Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) 2 Jan 14  In an official statement released about 8 a.m. Friday, Mr. de Blasio urged New Yorkers to be careful.  “This has been and remains a dangerous storm,” Mr. de Blasio said. “It is going to be bitter cold today, and New Yorkers need to be extremely careful going outdoors.”  On Thursday, most of the airline cancellations and delays were at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, where heavy snow fell in the Chicago area, Detroit and other cities across the Midwest as the storm moved east. The National Weather Service office in Chicago warned of frigid weather and record low temperatures at O’Hare.  Low temp so far this morning for #Chicago #Ohare is -12 deg. Record low for today is -18. #brrr #coldoutbreak  — NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) 3 Jan 14  Bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills are expected tonight, especially west of the Fox River valley where som http://t.co/Ya8NDbyRAy  — NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) 3 Jan 14  In Palatine, Ill., northwest of Chicago, residents reported 18 inches of snow and shared photos with television stations.  Lots of snow in Palatine! @NBCStormTeam5 @nbcchicago http://t.co/t6l4bmCPmo  — Vicki B. (@baumanvr) 2 Jan 14  Not everyone had a problem with the winter weather, according to this dog’s owner.  Brit is loving all this Chicago snow:) #winter #snow http://t.co/PMAobcxRX4  — Culinary Sweethearts (@_HisForLife_) 2 Jan 14
Thousands of flights were delayed or canceled, and drivers faced treacherous driving conditions as the storm dumped piles of snow overnight.