In the next few hours the cold weather wave that is striking on the United States Atlantic coast will grow worse. Snow, icy rain and strong storms will affect the eastern coast from January 3 to January 5, 2018. Some flights may be cancelled. We invite travelers directed to the east coast to follow suggestions from the local authorities and monitor the weather conditions on the web site https://www.weather.gov and on the Viaggiare Sicuri website at http://www.viaggiaresicuri.it/home. In case of an emergency you may contact the Italian Embassy in Washington DC or the competent Consulate General.