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A powerful winter storm blankets the Northeast, billed as the strongest in a decade, with Rhode Island fearing or experiencing about three feet of snow while New York City residents dig out; communities rally to help as cleanup continues and NYC public schools largely conducted a regular day for more than a million students.
A powerful nor’easter dumped heavy snow across the Mid-Atlantic, breaking daily records in Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Trenton and Wilmington. By midday, Atlantic City neared 17 inches and Philadelphia about 14 inches, with Mount Holly forecasting up to 20 inches; Sussex County, Del., saw as much as 19 inches, and parts of Monmouth and Middlesex counties in New Jersey reported over two feet. While these are notable daily records, meteorologists say the winter’s total snowfall is unlikely to reach long‑term seasonal records, which exceed about 70 inches in some winters. The storm should taper off this afternoon with potential coastal flooding in low‑lying areas, and additional snow is possible later in the week.
WHYY’s photo gallery shows Philadelphia and South Jersey blanketed by a winter storm, with Philly reporting up to 16 inches of snow and some New Jersey towns topping two feet. The images capture residents sledding, building snowmen, and digging out driveways as communities brace for travel disruptions and cold weather.
Philadelphia activated a Snow Emergency as a major winter storm delivers heavy snow and strong winds; city mobilizes over 1,000 staff and 800 pieces of equipment, tracks plows via PHLPlow, and suspends certain trash/recycling collections while focusing on road clearance and public safety. Warming centers expand under Code Blue, and city offices plan to reopen the following day as residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel and stay informed via phila.gov and ReadyPhiladelphia.
DEMA downgraded Kent and Sussex counties to Level 2 Driving Restrictions and kept New Castle County at Level 1 Driving Warning as storm recovery continues. Snow removal and power-restoration efforts are ongoing; shelters are open in Dover and Georgetown, and National Guard support remains in place while residents are urged to avoid nonessential travel.
Delaware's emergency management agency downgraded New Castle County to a Level 1 Driving Warning at 11:00 a.m., while Kent and Sussex Counties stay at Level 3; shelters are listed, National Guard assets have been reassigned to assist, and state officials urge caution as the situation continues to be monitored.
A HuffPost live updates feed runs a broad snapshot of breaking news: a massive winter storm pounds the Northeast with power outages and treacherous travel, while other major headlines unfold—from Epstein-related arrests and investigations and ICE scrutiny to political developments and entertainment stories—showcasing a fast-moving, multi-topic news day in a single stream.
A historic Northeast blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow across New Jersey, Rhode Island and Long Island, leaving more than 40 million people under warnings as states of emergency and travel bans were declared; the disruption included thousands of flight cancellations (over 5,600), major school closures (including Boston), widespread power outages (over 660,000 customers), and broad transit restrictions, with conditions expected to persist into Tuesday.
Delaware issues a statewide Level 1 Driving Warning and declares a State of Emergency as a major winter storm approaches, with the National Guard activated for response and Code Purple shelters opened statewide to provide emergency housing and resources.
Sussex County, Delaware, remains under a Level 3 Driving Ban as a winter storm leaves roads impassable. The ban restricts driving to first responders, essential personnel, and certain utilities/snow-removal operators, with shelter-in-place advised for others. This update accompanies concurrent driving restrictions in Kent (Level 3) and New Castle (Level 2) counties and ongoing emergency management coordination.
A nor’easter described as a bomb cyclone dumps heavy snow and strong winds from New York to New England, triggering blizzard warnings, travel bans, school closures, and widespread power outages as hundreds of thousands face dangerous conditions and flights are canceled across the region.
A powerful late-winter storm slammed the U.S. Northeast, bringing heavy snow, winds up to 70 mph and coastal flooding that could affect about 35 million people. New York City declared a local state of emergency, imposed a citywide travel ban for non-emergency vehicles, and schools planned a snow day as outages and flight cancellations spread. Natural gas futures rose more than 3% to about $3.14/MMBtu amid the disruption, with utilities reporting outages across several states and airlines waiving fees for many flights.
A powerful winter storm pounds the Northeast, prompting thousands of flight cancellations and widespread power outages, with blizzard conditions threatening up to 20 inches of snow in New York City and up to 25 inches in parts of surrounding states. New York City declared a state of emergency and travel ban, schools closed, and rail and bus services suspended, as the partial federal shutdown also affects TSA PreCheck and other programs amid ongoing disruptions.
A historic East Coast blizzard forces New York City to ban non-essential travel and close schools as thousands of flights are cancelled across the US; states of emergency are declared in several states, and the storm disrupts transatlantic travel with UK-US flights affected as the system moves northeast.
A powerful winter storm sweeps the Northeast, prompting blizzard warnings and a travel ban in New York City as heavy snowfall and dangerous conditions disrupt transit and daily life.