New York, other states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts governors declared states of emergency and ordered a halt to non-essential travel as a major winter storm approached. The storm is forecast to bring heavy snowfall and strong winds, with accumulations expected to reach up to 24 inches in some areas.
Residents were urged to stay off roads and prepare emergency supplies as road conditions deteriorate and subways and transit services could be disrupted. Officials warned against travel unless absolutely necessary and advised checking local advisories.
Updates from local agencies indicated continued monitoring of outages, school closures, and potential power disruptions as the blizzard warning remained in effect for the region.