The Northeastern United States, including New York and Boston, has been hit by the storm. Snow removal equipment has been set up in New York. Mayor Eric Adams wrote in a Twitter post that a foot of snow could accumulate on city streets. The governors of New York and New Jersey have declared a state of emergency in their respective areas. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a state of emergency due to snow.
The U.S. National Weather Service said temperatures could drop further from Saturday night through Sunday morning due to extreme cold.
Authorities were forced to cancel thousands of flights. As many as 3,400 domestic and international flights were canceled in the United States on Saturday. More than 1,400 flights were canceled on Friday.
Heavy snowfall has caused thick layers of ice in Long Island, New York City, and Hudson Valley areas in New York. In a statement addressed to residents of the area, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said, 'Return home safely tonight. Then stay home until the end of the week. Avoid unnecessary travel.'
The eastern branch of the US National Weather Service said the storm could intensify in the next 24 hours. The tendency to increase the intensity of storms is sometimes referred to as 'bomb cyclones'.
Two weeks ago, another winter storm hit the eastern part of North America. The storm caused snow to fall from Georgia to Canada. Thousands of homes were cut off and thousands of flights were disrupted.
Millions of people in the United States and Canada have been affected by severe winter storms caused by snow and ice. Thousands of flights were canceled, as well as power outages in several southeastern states. Emergencies have been declared in Virginia, Georgia, and North and South Carolina, according to Reuters. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has advised citizens not to take to the streets.
The U.S. Meteorological Agency's National Weather Service said the winter storm would sweep over one-third of the eastern part of the country in the next two days. In some areas, up to 30 centimeters of snow could fall, they said.
The giant storm is moving from the Midwest to the East of the United States. The NWS warned that snow and ice could make the journey dangerous, as well as cause power outages and tree damage. Several areas, including New York City and parts of Connecticut, are also expected to experience coastal flooding.
Roads and infrastructure in these areas may be affected. At least 2,400 flights were canceled by US airlines on Sunday morning due to extreme weather.
Environment Canada has forecast snowfall in the Canadian province of Ontario starting Sunday night. Snow is forecast for 15 to 20 centimeters in Toronto, the capital of the province bordering New York.
According to the US National Weather Service (NWS), the winter storm will hit more than one-third of the eastern part of the country in the next two days. It is feared that more than one foot of snow may fall in the areas at this time.
The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued. In a warning, they said snow and ice could make travel dangerous. In addition, there may be a power crisis and damage to plants.
A state of emergency has been declared in Virginia, Georgia, and the states of North and South Carolina. Coastal areas, including parts of New York and Connecticut, are expected to be flooded. Warnings have been issued that roads and infrastructure in these areas could be damaged.
At least 2,400 flights were canceled in the United States as of Sunday morning, local time, due to inclement weather. The worst situation is at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina. From there, 90 percent of the flights did not leave for their destination.
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