Athlone's Patrick Griffin is one of many stuck in blizzard conditions.
Non-emergency road travel is being banned in New York City due to blizzard conditions.
Millions of New Yorkers, as well as much of the northeastern United States, are stuck at home with forecasters warning of up to two feet of snow in some areas.
Dublin Airport is confirming 13 flights to and from JFK, Boston and Newark are cancelled.
Passengers are expected to check with their airlines for updates.
Athlone's Patrick Griffin lives in Providence, Rhode Island and says streets are blocked so they all have to stay in their homes:
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