A powerful winter storm swept through the Northeastern United States on Tuesday, affecting approximately 46 million people and leading to widespread travel disruptions. Aviation tracker Flight Aware reported that airlines canceled over 1,500 flights across the country. In response to the storm, schools in New York City closed, and transportation operators worked diligently to maintain services following emergency warnings to avoid driving in hazardous conditions. According to the authorities, it is the first time in two years that snowfall has required plowing in the nation's most populous city.