NEW YORK – Roads are slippery and slippery at some of the nation's busiest airports after a fast-moving but powerful winter storm dumped snow along busy Interstate 95 from Washington to Boston. Monday morning was slow due to flight delays.
Although major metropolitan areas like New York City were spared major snowfall, the snow was enough to delay or cancel early morning flights departing from New York's three major airports and Boston Logan International Airport. .
The storm's impact was felt in New York state's interior Northeast, including the Hudson Valley region. Hopewell Junction, New York, reported 8 inches of snow from the weekend storm.
Flakes were still flying in parts of New England early Monday morning.
“The snow is still falling,” FOX Weather meteorologist Michael Estime reported from Boston. “We have a little more time before this event finally ends.”
Some areas in the Boston metropolitan area reported 4 to 5 inches of snow.
The snow will help contain the life-threatening cold that creeps in during the day Monday.
The storm dumped the heaviest snow in the interior Northeast and parts of the Mid-Atlantic region, including parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
Grantsville, Maryland, recorded 10.8 inches of snow, and the Delaware watershed between Pennsylvania and New Jersey recorded 7.8 inches.
Snow fell in parts of the Appalachians and mid-Atlantic early Sunday, causing problems for the Northeast as the snow system moves north and east, eventually impacting New England.
Frakes went down Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, where weather was a factor in the Eagles defeating the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL divisional playoff game.
Philadelphia Mayor Sherrell L. Parker declared a snow emergency Sunday as Eagles fans headed home.
“While snowfall totals have not yet been confirmed, we need to ensure that the Streets Department and all other city departments are prepared to operate at snow emergency levels,” Parker said in a statement. . “We are always focused on the safety of our residents and are working to ensure all departments are ready 24/7.”
Due to the snowfall and potentially life-threatening cold, New Jersey's governor declared a state of emergency and urged residents to prepare for subzero temperatures after the storm passes.
“Following this weekend's snowfall, extreme cold is expected with wind chills reaching below -10 degrees,” New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said in a statement over the weekend. “Dangerous cold weather is expected to continue through much of next week. Limit your time outdoors and keep your pets indoors as much as possible.”
Heavy snow fell in northern New Jersey on Sunday night and spread across the Garden State by Sunday night.
Governors in several other states echoed those concerns, urging residents to prepare not just for snow but also for extreme cold and dangerous temperatures.
“While we have seen only relatively light snow so far this winter, this is the first snowstorm expected to bring more than a few inches of snow to most parts of the state,” Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont said in a statement. Ta. “Stay home and watch football if you can. If you must drive, drive slowly and if you approach a snowplow, keep a safe distance and let the snowplow do the work.”
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll also advised residents to prepare and review winter safety tips.
“As we continue to monitor the storm, we want everyone to be prepared and plan accordingly, especially residents and visitors planning to travel over the holiday weekend,” Healey said in a statement. said. “We encourage everyone to be extremely careful on the roads Sunday through Monday morning and take time to check on their neighbors and make sure everyone is staying warm and safe.”
Baltimore's mayor announced over the weekend that he was canceling the city's Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade scheduled for Monday.
“This decision was made in light of the severe winter weather, snowfall, and frigid temperatures expected in Baltimore,” said Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott.
As the strengthening winter storm continues its journey east, its effects are being felt at some of the nation's busiest airports.
Officials at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, announced that due to winter weather conditions, the facility will be closed to visitors and family pass holders for the remainder of Sunday and will reopen at 10 a.m. Monday. .
Debris rained down on crowds hoping to attend President-elect Donald Trump's pre-inauguration celebrations in Washington on Sunday. Due to extreme cold and wind conditions, Monday's inauguration ceremony was moved indoors.
“In addition to prayers and other speeches, I ordered the inaugural address to be delivered in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, which was used by President Ronald Reagan in 1985, also because it was very cold.” and guests will be brought to the Capitol,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social on Friday. “We will open Capital One Arena on Monday for live viewing of this historic event and host the Presidential Parade. After the swearing-in, you will join the crowd at Capital One.”
By Sunday night, snowfall across the Northeast was averaging between 3 and 5 inches, with higher areas reaching 7 inches.
