Washington, DC – Another round of snow is hitting the Northeast, leading to emergency measures in various areas and concerns about dangerous travel conditions. Winter weather alerts have been issued for over 100 million people, which amounts to nearly 30% of the US population. These alerts cover regions including the Pacific Northwest, Northern Plains, mid-Atlantic, and the Northeast. This latest snowfall follows a week of extreme winter conditions that have already claimed the lives of at least 64 people across 13 states, primarily in the Pacific Northwest and South.
Snowfall began in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast early Friday morning, following heavy snow in the Midwest and Great Lakes the previous night. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches were reported in states such as Nebraska, Iowa, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Eastern Kentucky and parts of West Virginia experienced higher amounts of 3 to 6 inches. As the day progressed, snowfall continued in Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia, with measurements in Baltimore reaching more than 3 inches.
Philadelphia is expected to see up to 6 inches of snow by the end of the storm, while southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey have already received between 2 and 4 inches. However, New York City experienced lower snowfall amounts compared to the south, with Central Park receiving only 0.1 of an inch and the city’s LaGuardia Airport recording 0.6 of an inch. Despite these variations, New York City officials have issued a travel advisory due to low visibility and possible travel delays.
In addition to the Northeast, the Buffalo area in New York is expected to receive additional snow throughout the weekend. Southern shores of the Great Lakes region, including Cleveland, Ohio, and Erie, Pennsylvania, may see the heaviest snowfall of up to 8 inches by Saturday morning.
Other states have also declared states of emergency in response to the severe winter weather. West Virginia and Oregon are among the states facing critical conditions. As of Friday evening, over 79,000 homes and businesses in Oregon were without power. Meanwhile, school districts across the country have had to close or implement virtual learning due to the ice storms and hazardous conditions.
In conclusion, the ongoing snowstorm in the Northeast and other parts of the US has triggered emergency measures and caused travel disruptions. Winter weather alerts have been issued for millions of people, and several states have declared states of emergency. The snowfall has varied across different regions, with some areas receiving larger accumulations than others. The storm’s impact has also led to school closures and power outages. The situation continues to develop, and authorities are urging caution and preparedness.