Blizzard warnings issued as some areas receive two feet of snow, creating whiteout conditions
Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the north-eastern US were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings on Monday as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions in the densely populated region.
Snowfall totals in 21 cities and towns across New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts had reached at least 2ft, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). In some areas, that snow has been accompanied by strong wind gusts of over 30mph (48km/h) and low visibility.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/23/snow-blizzard-new-york-boston
Author : Associated Press and Sara Braun
Publish date : 2026-02-23 17:57:00
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