More than 2,500 flights have been cancelled in the north-east of the United States as another winter storm sweeps in.

Virgin Atlantic and British Airways are among those cancelling departures as Nemo bears down on the region.

A total of 2,663 flights were cancelled on Friday, with the disruption expected to continue into the weekend.

Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Logan International Airport have all seen over 500 flights cut, according to FlightStats.

Meanwhile, O’Hare International Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, and Philadelphia International Airport have all also been hit.