Archive · 26 Jan 2026
LaGuardia Airport Closed Due to Heavy Snow
A big winter storm hit the US East Coast, bringing lots of snow and ice.
This caused LaGuardia Airport in New York City to close completely, with many flights canceled.
The storm also knocked out power for almost 933,000 homes and businesses, especially in places like Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
Schools in New York City had to switch to online classes.
The storm is expected to bring more snow and keep temperatures very cold, making travel difficult and keeping the demand for electricity high.
This could lead to more power outages and problems with the power grids.
LaGuardia Airport in New York City was fully closed due to heavy snowfall on Sunday.
More than 16,000 flights were canceled from Saturday through Monday across the US.
Almost 933,000 homes and businesses lost power, mainly in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
New York City schools switched to remote instruction for approximately 500,000 students.
The storm is expected to bring up to 18 inches of snow in New England and a foot in New York City.
- Who
- New York City officials, airport authorities, and grid operators
- What
- Closure of LaGuardia Airport and widespread power outages due to a massive winter storm
- When
- Sunday and expected to impact Monday
- Where
- US East Coast, particularly New York City, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and New England
- Why
- Heavy snow and ice accumulation, leading to flight cancellations and power grid strain
- Airport
- LaGuardia Airport, New York City
- Closure Time
- Sunday
- Flights Cancelled
- More than 16,000 from Saturday through Monday
- Power Outages
- Almost 933,000 homes and businesses across the US
- Expected Snowfall
- Up to 18 inches in New England, up to a foot in New York City
- Schools Affected
- Approximately 500,000 public-school students in New York City
- Electricity Usage in Texas
- Approaching 76 gigawatts Sunday evening, expected to top 84 gigawatts Monday morning
- Wholesale Electricity Prices
- About $1,200 per megawatt-hour in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington
