Summary
A major winter storm hit the northeastern United States, resulting in two deaths in Maryland and causing significant travel disruptions and power outages. The storm dropped record amounts of snow in several areas, leading to school closures and flight cancellations.
Key Facts
- The storm led to the deaths of Michael Simpson and Virginia Quesenberry when a tree fell on their vehicle in Maryland.
- Maryland received up to 16 inches of snow, while Providence, Rhode Island, had a record blizzard with 37.9 inches of snow.
- Travel bans and school closures were enforced in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
- Over 5,000 flights were cancelled on Monday, and thousands more faced cancellations or delays on Tuesday.
- New York City reported over 20 inches of snow, marking the storm as one of its largest in history.
- Boston's major newspaper, The Boston Globe, halted printing for the first time due to severe weather conditions.
- Around 250,000 people in Massachusetts experienced power outages, with some expected to last several days.
- The storm, referred to as a "nor'easter," has moved on to affect coastal parts of eastern Canada.
