New York Buried: 22 Inches of Snow Paralyze the East Coast
The East Coast of the United States is facing a winter storm of historic proportions, as New York City and surrounding states struggle under a blanket of snow that’s measured in feet, not inches. Up to 22 inches of snow has fallen in some areas, with Central Park alone recording 15 inches. Roads are icy and treacherous, trees are snapping under the weight of snow and power outages are affecting hundreds of thousands of households from Massachusetts to New Jersey.
For New Yorkers, it’s a scene they haven’t witnessed in nearly a decade. The city, home to more than eight million people, was brought to a near standstill under its first blizzard warning since 2017. Mayor Zohran Mamdani lifted the citywide travel ban earlier today, but authorities continue to warn residents: if you must drive, proceed slowly and carefully. Many neighborhoods remain blocked by fallen trees and sidewalks are nearly impassable.
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Air travel has been thrown into chaos. More than 5,600 flights have been canceled across the region, including nearly all departures from New York’s LaGuardia and JFK airports, as well as Boston’s Logan International. Thousands of travelers are stranded, forced to scramble for rebooked flights that may also face cancellations. The storm’s reach extends beyond the United States, affecting parts of eastern Canada, where similar winter warnings are in place.
The storm is a classic nor’easter, forming off the East Coast and fueled by strong winds and low-pressure systems. While these storms are not unusual, the intensity and volume of snow have made this one particularly disruptive. Rhode Island, for instance, shattered a decades-old record with 33 inches of snow, surpassing the record set back in 1978. The impact is not just a matter of inconvenience—roads are dangerous, power lines are down and emergency services are stretched thin. Governors across affected states have urged residents to stay home, check on neighbors and exercise caution as crews work to clear roads and restore electricity.
Schools across New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Jersey have closed, adding to the disruption of daily life. And for those trying to navigate the city, visibility is severely limited, with snow-laden streets creating what some describe as a winter “whiteout.” Even tourist landmarks like the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center have been shuttered or affected by the heavy snowfall.
This storm serves as a stark reminder of how extreme weather can disrupt urban life, commerce and travel almost overnight. Residents and travelers alike are adjusting to what may be one of the most significant snowstorms in recent memory.
Stay with us as we track the storm’s progress, monitor travel updates and bring you live reports from the hardest-hit areas. Keep your devices tuned here for real-time updates and safety alerts as conditions continue to evolve across the East Coast.
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