Massive Winter Storm Disrupts Northeast U.S., Affecting Travel and Power
As the Northeast United States grapples with a significant winter storm, millions find themselves confined to their homes, with travel bans briefly instituted and lifted by midday. The severe weather has led to widespread flight cancellations across key states, including New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
In Connecticut, snow accumulations reached up to two feet in some areas, as reported by Connecticut Public. New York City saw neighborhoods blanketed with up to 24 inches of snow, according to local reports. The storm also disrupted power services, leaving approximately 40,000 customers in New Jersey without electricity, as noted by utility companies.
Below are visuals capturing the storm’s impact across the affected regions:
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alt=”A collection of snow sport enthusiasts brave blowing snow and 20-degree temperatures to ski Horsebarn Hill on Monday afternoon as the last waves pass from a snowstorm that dropped more than a foot of snow across the state in Mansfield, Ct. on Feb. 23.”
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A collection of snow sport enthusiasts brave blowing snow and 20-degree temperatures to ski Horsebarn Hill in Mansfield, Ct. on Monday afternoon as the snow squalls pass from a storm that dropped more than a foot of snow across the state on Feb. 23.
Mark Mirko/Connecticut Public
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Mark Mirko/Connecticut Public
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