Northeast State Declares Emergency as Blizzard Warning Brings Heavy Snowfall

In response to an impending major storm, governors from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts have declared states of emergency and imposed restrictions on non-essential travel. The storm is projected to deliver up to 24 inches of snow accompanied by strong winds, significantly impacting the region.

By early afternoon on Sunday, the storm had already caused significant disruptions in air travel, with approximately 15,247 flights delayed and 3,509 canceled. The hardest-hit airports included JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark, where travelers faced the brunt of the cancellations.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the closure of city streets to non-essential vehicular traffic, including bicycles and scooters, starting at 9 p.m. on Sunday and continuing until 12 p.m. on Monday. Additionally, all school buildings in the city will be closed during this period.

Connecticut has implemented similar measures, with Governor Ned Lamont banning commercial vehicles on highways from 5 p.m. on Sunday. This decision aims to ensure the safety of both drivers and emergency responders as the storm intensifies.

In Massachusetts, Governor Maura Healey has also declared a state of emergency and activated up to 200 National Guard members to assist with storm-related efforts. The state has restricted non-essential travel starting Sunday evening, reflecting the seriousness of the situation.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has mobilized 100 National Guard members to be deployed in Long Island, New York City, and the Lower Hudson Valley, further emphasizing the state’s preparedness for the storm’s impact.

(Reporting by Tatiana Bautzer, editing by Michelle Nichols and Chizu Nomiyama)

In response to an impending major storm, governors from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts have declared states of emergency and imposed restrictions on non-essential travel. The storm is projected to deliver up to 24 inches of snow accompanied by strong winds, significantly impacting the region.

By early afternoon on Sunday, the storm had already caused significant disruptions in air travel, with approximately 15,247 flights delayed and 3,509 canceled. The hardest-hit airports included JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark, where travelers faced the brunt of the cancellations.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the closure of city streets to non-essential vehicular traffic, including bicycles and scooters, starting at 9 p.m. on Sunday and continuing until 12 p.m. on Monday. Additionally, all school buildings in the city will be closed during this period.

Connecticut has implemented similar measures, with Governor Ned Lamont banning commercial vehicles on highways from 5 p.m. on Sunday. This decision aims to ensure the safety of both drivers and emergency responders as the storm intensifies.

In Massachusetts, Governor Maura Healey has also declared a state of emergency and activated up to 200 National Guard members to assist with storm-related efforts. The state has restricted non-essential travel starting Sunday evening, reflecting the seriousness of the situation.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has mobilized 100 National Guard members to be deployed in Long Island, New York City, and the Lower Hudson Valley, further emphasizing the state’s preparedness for the storm’s impact.

(Reporting by Tatiana Bautzer, editing by Michelle Nichols and Chizu Nomiyama)