Summary
A strong blizzard hit the East Coast, causing more than 600,000 people to lose electricity across several states. The storm affected travel with many shutdowns and flight cancellations, especially in Massachusetts and New Jersey.
Key Facts
- Over 600,000 customers lost power across the East Coast due to a blizzard.
- Massachusetts and New Jersey had the most power outages, with 275,538 and 132,376 customers affected, respectively.
- The blizzard led to travel restrictions, with shutdowns in major cities like New York City and Boston.
- New York City, Rhode Island, and New Jersey imposed travel bans due to severe weather conditions.
- Some areas experienced hurricane-force wind gusts and heavy snow during the storm.
- Snowfall totals were significant, with Islip, New York recording 28.0 inches.
- New Jersey faced travel bans and public transport suspensions because of harsh weather.
- Officials urged people to report power outages to their utility providers for faster recovery.
