A significant winter storm is sweeping across the Midwest and Northeast, bringing heavy snow, icy roads and widespread travel disruptions. Millions remain under weather alerts as the nor’easter intensifies through Wednesday.
What to Know:
- Winter storm warnings stretch from upstate New York to eastern Maine until early Wednesday.
- Snowfall rates of more than an inch per hour are possible in Ohio, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania.
- Six inches or more forecast across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Vermont; higher elevations could see over a foot.
- Coastal cities, including Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York, are expected to see mostly rain.
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged residents to avoid driving; icy conditions are expected on roads and bridges.
- New Jersey declared a state of emergency in five counties; schools across several states canceled classes.
- Maine state offices will close at noon Tuesday; Gov. Janet Mills advised residents to stock up on supplies and check on neighbors.
Stay with Newsweek for updates as heavy snow strikes multiple states.
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