Described as a ‘monster storm,’ the East Coast and Midwest is bracing for what will likely be the worst storm yet this winter.
Even though spring is almost upon us, Winter Storm Stella could dump up to 18 inches of snow through Wednesday.
More than 1,500 flights had been grounded pre-emptively with many more likely to be cancelled.
Change fees are being waived and Southwest Airlines said it may ground almost all of its flights in the Northeast on Tuesday.
Airports in New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston and Baltimore are expected to be hit hardest.
Winter storm warnings have been issued from New England to Virginia and the National Weather Service warned of ‘blizzard conditions in places, difficult travel and power outages.’
"Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency," it said.
Up to half of the United States could feel the big chill and in some areas wind speeds of up to 60 mph are forecast.
