Summary
A major winter storm is affecting the Midwest and Northeast of the United States, bringing heavy snow and icy conditions. This has caused travel disruptions and prompted weather alerts for millions. Several states are expecting significant snowfall, and officials are advising residents to be cautious.
Key Facts
- A winter storm is moving across the Midwest and Northeast U.S.
- Heavy snow and icy roads are causing widespread travel disruptions.
- The storm affects areas from upstate New York to eastern Maine.
- Snowfall could be over an inch per hour in Ohio, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania.
- More than six inches of snow is expected in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Vermont.
- Coastal cities like Baltimore and New York expect mostly rain.
- New York's governor urged people to avoid driving due to icy roads.
- New Jersey has declared a state of emergency in five counties.
- Schools in several states have canceled classes because of the storm.
