Summary
A major snowstorm hit the northeast United States, leading to millions staying home, school closures, and thousands of flight cancellations. It was the strongest storm in a decade, with up to 38 inches of snow in some areas, and it caused significant disruptions in states like Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.
Key Facts
- A big snowstorm affected the northeast US, causing people to stay home and schools to shut.
- The storm led to over 2,000 flight cancellations, mostly in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.
- Rhode Island's TF Green airport stopped operations due to 38 inches of snow, breaking a previous record.
- New York City's Central Park saw 19 inches of snow, while Rhode Island recorded the most at 36 inches.
- Strong winds in Massachusetts reached 83 mph, with hurricane-force gusts in Cape Cod.
- Emergency declarations were made in cities like New York and Philadelphia.
- The Boston Globe paused its print operations for the first time in over 150 years due to the storm.
- Meteorologists called this event a "bomb cyclone," which is when a storm's pressure drops quickly.
