"Northeast Snowstorm: School Closures, Flight Cancellations, and Winter Storm Warnings"

A coastal storm is expected to bring high winds and over a foot of snow to parts of the Northeast, leading to school closures, travel warnings, and potential flight disruptions. New York City is switching to remote learning and closing its buildings, while Massachusetts and Connecticut are preparing for significant snowfall. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads, with warnings of downed power lines and coastal flooding. Non-essential government employees in Massachusetts are advised not to report to work, and vehicle restrictions are planned in Pennsylvania. Airports are advising travelers to check for cancellations and delays, while power companies are preparing for possible outages. In the South, flood watches are in place for parts of Alabama and Georgia.