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SNOWSTORM GRIPS THE COUNTRY! Six States Declare State of Emergency (VIDEO)
In New York City, some parts of the city recorded 48 cm of snow, the largest amount in 10 years, while in Providence, Rhode Island, 81 cm has fallen so far, a record amount.
TL;DR
- Six US states (New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New York) declared states of emergency due to a severe snowstorm.
- Over 69 million people are under winter warnings, and more than 650,000 households are without power.
- Record snowfalls were recorded in Providence, Rhode Island (81 cm), and significant accumulations occurred in New York and New Jersey (up to 60 cm).
- Wind gusts reached 137 km/h in Montauk, New York.
- Massachusetts experienced the most power outages (279,300), followed by New Jersey (131,972).
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard.
- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy also declared a state of emergency and imposed a travel ban.
- Schools in Boston were closed due to the storm.
- Thousands of flights were canceled, with major disruptions at airports around New York City.