A significant winter storm has brought the tri-state area to a standstill, forcing the closure of LaGuardia Airport. NBC New York reports that the storm has triggered winter storm warnings and states of emergency throughout the region. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has announced emergency measures to cope with the severe weather, while New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has provided updates on the city's preparedness for the snowstorm. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has also issued updates in anticipation of the weekend's extreme conditions.