Schools closed and flights canceled: More than 20 million people on alert as winter storm sweeps Northeastern United States

Parts of the northeastern United States are bracing for a dangerous storm that has set in Warns more than 20 million people and will result in school closures, flight disruptions and road travel warnings. Strong winds and more than a foot of snow are expected in some areas starting Monday night, according to the National Weather Service.

Some The northern suburbs of New York City are predicted to receive the most snowfall and southwestern Connecticut, where 12 to 15 inches were expected, according to the National Weather Service.

Wind gusts could reach 60 mph (97 kph) along the coast of Massachusetts and 40 mph (64 kph) over parts of inland southern New England.

Forecasters said the storm’s path is difficult to predict, and Monday’s models showed it moving further south, Which can reduce the snowfall forecast.

“Tomorrow morning is going to be a tough ride,” Christina Speciale, a meteorologist with the weather service in Albany, New York, said Monday. “This is a fast moving storm, so all will be clear by tomorrow afternoon.”

So far, the A winter storm warning extends from Altonain western Pennsylvania, south to New Hampshire, but the agency also predicted severe storms, heavy rain and possible flooding in southeastern regions.

The Climate Prediction Center, another government agency, explained that the storm brought in cold air from the northeastern coast of the country and generated cold winds from the north.

Meteorological Agency of Maryland issued a warning this morning about the movement of storms that could bring rain and then snow, and issued a warning for Frederick and Washington counties and parts of the western part of the state.

He The nation’s largest school system in New York City said it would shift classes to distance learning and close its buildings Tuesday because of the storm.

“With several centimeters of snow, Poor visibility on roads and possible coastal flooding in our direction“New Yorkers should prepare ahead of tomorrow’s storm and take the necessary precautions to stay safe,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement.

“If you don’t want to be on the road tomorrow, stay home,” he said.

NYC Health Hospital, the nation’s largest hospital chain, advised New Yorkers to “keep themselves and their neighbors safe by helping those in need when it’s cold outside.”

In Massachusetts, Governor Maura Haley told all non-essential executive branch employees not to report to work Tuesday. Boston schools will be closed and parking restrictions will be in effect.
Similar lockdowns and restrictions were enforced in cities and towns across the region.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the city’s homeless shelters will remain open.
“With our first major snowstorm approaching this winter, city crews are ready to clear our roads and respond to any emergencies during the storm,” Wu said.

Transportation officials in Pennsylvania They urged people to avoid non-essential travel and said vehicle restrictions would come into effect from early Tuesday. On the Pennsylvania Turnpike and other major highways.

Airports in the region asked travelers to check with their airlines in case of cancellations and delays.

Power companies said they were preparing to respond to possible outages caused by trees and branches falling on power lines.

“Hazardous conditions can also make travel difficult for our crews, so we are marshalling additional personnel and equipment across the state to ensure our crews are ready to respond as quickly as possible wherever they are needed,” said Eversource President Steve Sullivan. . Connecticut Electrical Operations.