Summary
A major snowstorm hit the East Coast of the United States, placing around 40 million people under blizzard warnings in areas like New York City and Boston. This led to power outages for over 600,000 homes and businesses and caused more than 5,600 flight cancellations.
Key Facts
- A significant snowstorm affected the East Coast, specifically impacting states such as New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
- About 40 million people were under a blizzard warning.
- Massachusetts experienced the highest number of power outages, with nearly 300,000 homes and businesses without electricity.
- New Jersey also had significant outages, with about 125,000 without power.
- New York City was under a blizzard warning for the first time in nine years.
- More than 5,600 flights entering and leaving the United States were canceled due to the storm.
