Winter Storm Batters Tri-State Area: Outages, Snow Totals, and Travel Disruptions
Winter Storm Batters Tri-State Area
A powerful winter storm is slamming New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut with heavy snow and ice, prompting states of emergency declarations. Governors urged residents to stay off roads as accumulations build rapidly, turning commutes into nightmares and blanketing cities in white.
Storm Impacts and Accumulations
In New Jersey, Mercer County saw over 2,000 power outages, while Howell Township recorded 8.6 inches of snow. Connecticut faces up to 10 inches along the Merritt Parkway, with slippery roads causing crashes like one in Southington. New York and Pennsylvania reduced interstate speed limits amid 6-12 inch totals across the region, canceling over 100 flights and closing schools.
Forecast and Safety Tips
The system, redeveloping off the Delmarva Peninsula, promises more snow into New England before explosive deepening toward Atlantic Canada. Expect blizzard-like conditions with wind gusts up to 100 mph. Travel cautiously, prepare for outages, and monitor updates to navigate this ferocious nor'easter safely.
