Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow

Weather warnings and travel bans are in place, as the storm causes power outages.

A severe winter storm has paralyzed the northeastern U.S., bringing intense snowfall and blizzard conditions from Maryland to Maine. Snowfall rates reached 2–3 inches per hour, and accumulations exceeded two feet in some areas, particularly in southeastern Massachusetts, Long Island, New Jersey, and Rhode Island. Wind gusts of up to 68 mph were reported, contributing to whiteout conditions and extensive power outages, with about 20,000 homes affected in Connecticut alone.

A powerful winter storm is battering the Northeastern United States, prompting blizzard warnings and widespread travel bans. The National Weather Service reports extremely hazardous conditions with snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour and dangerous winds of 40 to 70 mph. Hard-hit regions, particularly south and east of the I-95 corridor, are experiencing potentially destructive impacts. Over 5,300 flights have been canceled nationwide, and more than half a million people in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware, and Rhode Island are without power.