The mercury had plummeted while up to two foot of snow fell in certain regions, bringing the country to a standstill in many places.
Airports in New York, Boston and Washington all faced closures, with passengers forced to make alternative plans.
While airports are now beginning to return to normal operations, New York’s JFK remains in chaos after a water main burst on Sunday, halting incoming international flights.
Aircraft that were lucky enough to land at the facility were then forced to wait hours before passengers could disembark.
