24.02.2026 19:56
The snowstorm that hit the northeastern United States brought life to a standstill. Images from New York, where the snow depth was measured at 49 centimeters, resembled scenes from disaster movies.
The snowstorm affecting the states of Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in the northeastern United States has brought life to a standstill.
SNOW DEPTH REACHED 75 CENTIMETERS
The snowstorm, which affected approximately 30 million people, halted public transportation services and led to travel bans. In at least five states, snow depth reached 60 centimeters, while in some areas it reached 75 centimeters, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity. Due to adverse weather conditions, more than 10,000 flights were canceled nationwide. This storm has been recorded as one of the strongest snowstorms in Rhode Island, New York, and Philadelphia.
IMAGES RESEMBLED DISASTER MOVIES
In Central Park, New York, the snow depth was measured at 49 centimeters during the afternoon, marking the storm as the 9th strongest snowstorm in the city since 1869. Meanwhile, images from the region resembled scenes from disaster movies.
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN NEW YORK
A state of emergency was declared in New York, and officials urged drivers to stay off the roads. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated at a press conference that teams were working around the clock, and a large number of sanitation workers, snowplows, police, and emergency personnel were mobilized to clear the streets and ensure safety. Mamdani emphasized that this effort was a sign of cooperation among all public institutions.
MORE THAN 10,000 FLIGHTS CANCELED
Adverse weather conditions severely affected air travel. More than 10,000 flights were canceled across the region, with reports indicating that over 1,500 flights were canceled at four major airports in the northeast for just tomorrow. The airports most affected by the storm included Newark Liberty, LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy, and Boston Logan. Nearly half of the flights scheduled to depart from Newark tomorrow were canceled, while about 45% of departures from LaGuardia and more than 40% of departures from Boston Logan were also canceled.
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS LEFT WITHOUT ELECTRICITY
The storm left homes and businesses without electricity. By midday, more than 650,000 people were without power, with total outages in the northeast exceeding 500,000. While outages decreased in some states, an increase was observed in Virginia.
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTINUE
Officials announced that travel restrictions were in place in many states and counties, with icy conditions and visibility issues persisting on most roads. Despite the storm's impact diminishing, teams continued snow removal efforts, emphasizing that citizens should avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary.