Roads closed and flights canceled as winter storm hits northeast
Travel ban and blizzard warnings as millions brace for ‘bomb cyclone’
- A severe winter storm has brought blizzard warnings and heavy snowfall across the northeastern United States, affecting a large, densely populated region from Maryland to Maine.
- Authorities in New York City, Rhode Island, and New Jersey implemented bans on non-emergency travel, leading to widespread cancellations of flights and public transport disruptions.
- Emergencies were declared in several states and cities, including New York and Philadelphia, as officials prepared for the storm, which was predicted to develop into a “bomb cyclone”.
- The National Weather Service forecast one to two feet of snow, low visibility, and strong winds, warning of potential whiteout conditions and prolonged power outages.
- Public schools in New York City and Boston cancelled classes, while Philadelphia switched to online learning, and numerous cultural institutions and events, including Broadway shows, were closed or postponed.
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