Midwest Faces Deep Freeze as Northeast Snowstorm Disrupts Travel

Mon Dec 15 2025 01:58:17 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A recent winter storm in the U.S. has caused significant disruptions, with the Midwest experiencing frigid temperatures and the Northeast blanketed in snow, resulting in widespread travel delays.

A powerful winter storm swept through the United States over the weekend, causing temperatures in the Midwest to plummet to new lows and dropping several inches of snow across the Northeast. The storm disrupted travel schedules, leading to over 1,000 flight delays and more than 100 cancellations at airports nationwide. As conditions gradually improve, forecasts indicate continuing severe weather patterns in the northern U.S. and challenges with flooding in the Pacific Northwest.

A weekend winter storm has sent temperatures in the Midwest into a deep freeze, creating hazardous conditions across the region and heavy snowfall in parts of the Northeast as airports navigate delays caused by the severe weather.

The storm, which started on Saturday, resulted in significant snow accumulation in the New York-New Jersey area, marking the first substantial snowfall of the season. Light snow also affected regions of New England, with expectations for a cold snap to follow as wind chill temperatures dip below zero degrees Fahrenheit.

In response to the harsh weather, road crews in New Jersey have been mobilized to plow and treat roadways while Pennsylvania has temporarily reduced interstate speed limits to ensure safety. Travel advisories have been issued across several states.

Flight cancellations and delays have plagued U.S. airports, with over 1,000 flights disrupted as reported by FlightAware. As conditions are predicted to stabilize, attention shifts to the Pacific Northwest, where rain and wind have exacerbated flooding issues.

Amid these weather changes, the National Weather Service in Minnesota reported Sunday morning as potentially the coldest of the season with temperatures plunging to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Emergency responses are continuing as authorities work to manage the storm's remnants.