Snowstorm pounds the Northeast, affecting flights, closing schools

(CNN)The Northeast hunkered down on Thursday for what looks to be the most significant storm of the season, with a foot of snow of forecast and blizzard conditions in some areas.

Daybreak in Manhattan. A few New Yorkers brave the elements. 7th Ave South at Bleecker St. 7:01am #cnnireport #cnnweather #ny1 #blizzard2017 pic.twitter.com/qNBd4jZxKN

Winter Storm & Blizzard Warnings in place for tomorrow. Conditions will rapidly deteriorate around daybreak, impacting the morning commute. pic.twitter.com/1bl4sW8DRg

34th & Lex. 3 stuck buses preventing eastbound traffic. @NBCNewYork #SnowStorm pic.twitter.com/yv2BBxp96C

I decided to plow now I am stuck darn!!!!! pic.twitter.com/htdUI9iXfW

Due to expected significant snowfall all @NYCSchools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Feb 9.

CNN’s Brandon Miller contributed to this report.

Source:   CNN