The major winter storm affecting several southern and north eastern cities in the United States has caused the cancellation of at least three flights from Jamaica.
In a release Thursday morning, the operators of Sangster International Airport, MBJ Airports, said two Jet Blue flights and a United Airways flight which were destined for New York on Thursday have been cancelled.
MBJ Airports said other flights from Jamaica to affected US airports are expected to experience extended delays.
Meanwhile, the snow storm is considered to be the biggest to hit the Northeast US this winter.
Commuters faced windblown snow and slick highways, numerous accidents were reported and more than 3,000 flights canceled.
Schools were closed in most places, including New York City, Philadelphia and Boston, and government offices from the Philadelphia area to southern New England told most non-essential workers to stay home.
The US National Weather Service said the Boston area and eastern Maine could get 12 to 18 inches of snow, and a blizzard warning was issued for New York's Long Island.
New York City could see eight to 12 inches and the Philadelphia area four to eight inches.
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