What Happened
The Northeast United States is grappling with the aftermath of a historic winter storm that has left some areas buried under more than 40 inches of snow. The National Weather Service reported that the storm, which peaked earlier this week, was one of the strongest nor’easters in nearly a decade, affecting close to 59 million people with blizzard warnings.
Why It Matters
States of emergency were declared across multiple states, including Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, as the storm caused widespread power outages and travel disruptions. At the height of the storm, travel bans were enforced in major cities such as New York City, where nearly 20 inches of snow fell in Central Park alone, marking it as the ninth largest snowfall in the city’s history.
What’s Next
Looking ahead, the National Weather Service has issued a snow storm weather forecast indicating that additional snow is expected across the Northeast. A clipper system is set to move through the region on February 24 and 25, bringing more snow to areas already impacted by the recent storm. While snow totals from this system are not expected to match the previous storm, forecasters warn that cleared streets and sidewalks could become snow-covered again, particularly from Pennsylvania to Maine.
