Summary
A major snowstorm hit the northeastern U.S., leading to blizzard warnings, travel bans, and power outages. Millions of people experienced heavy snowfall, strong winds, and disruptions in transportation and daily activities.
Key Facts
- The storm affected a large area from Maryland to Maine, with New York City and other major cities imposing travel bans.
- Snow accumulated at 2 to 3 inches per hour, with over a foot of snow in some areas.
- Long Island MacArthur Airport reported 22.5 inches of snow, while Newark, NJ, saw 18 inches, and Central Park in NYC had 15 inches.
- Over 5,000 flights were canceled, mostly in New York, New Jersey, and Boston, disrupting air travel significantly.
- Rhode Island's T.F. Green International Airport stopped all operations due to the storm.
- About 500,000 people experienced power outages along the East Coast, with Massachusetts and New Jersey severely affected.
- Public transit and delivery services like DoorDash faced suspensions due to the weather conditions.
- Local utilities worked to restore power, but high winds made it difficult to address outages quickly.
