JFK Airport closed: Powerful Blizzard slams East Coast - Chicago Independent Press

A snowstorm on the East Coast, closure of airports in New York and the more than 1,400 flights were canceled in the region forced by the reports.

More than 1,400 flights over New York were canceled in a powerful snowstorm slams the U.S. east coast and forced the closure of airports in New York.

According to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, John F. Kennedy International Airport is now closed.

"The weather conditions at JFK have caused disruptions in flight activity," the report says. "The airport is currently closed. Please check with your airline before traveling to JFK to see if your flight is affected. "

More flight cancellations in the three major New York airports more expected on Monday. Newark Airport was scheduled at noon ET, LaGuardia and JFK to 2 clock 4 clock re-open on Monday, according to CNN.

Meteorologists have known for more than 20 centimeters of snow in the New York area.