Summary
A major snowstorm hit the US east coast, causing over 5,000 flight cancellations and leaving more than 600,000 homes and businesses without power. The storm brought record-breaking snowfall, especially to Rhode Island, and led to travel bans and difficult travel conditions in several states.
Key Facts
- Over 5,000 flights were canceled due to the storm.
- Rhode Island and Massachusetts experienced record snowfall, with 33 inches falling in some areas.
- More than 600,000 homes and businesses lost power, especially in New Jersey and Massachusetts.
- Winter storm warnings were issued from North Carolina to northern Maine and parts of eastern Canada.
- Travel bans were implemented in Rhode Island and Connecticut, with similar restrictions in Southeastern Massachusetts.
- In New York, a travel ban was lifted at noon after causing a near standstill in the city.
- Airports in New York, Boston, New Jersey, and Philadelphia had significant flight cancellations.
- Rhode Island faced its worst-ever snowstorm, breaking previous snowfall records.
