Strong winds and heavy snowfall in the United States forced airport runways to be closed and flights suspended in many locations. More than 11,055 flights were canceled between Sunday and Tuesday. On Monday alone, approximately 5,600 to 5,700 flights were canceled, representing approximately 20% of all flights nationwide. This information was provided by the flight tracking company FlightAware. According to the National Weather Service, approximately 37 inches of snow fell in parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The snowfall caused power outages in more than 600,000 homes in northeastern states. By Monday evening, 519,232 homes and offices were without power. Due to the heavy snowfall, The Boston Globe was unable to print its newspaper for the first time in its 153-year history because employees could not reach the printing press. 5 photos of the snowfall… Several states declared a state of emergency. New York’s Central Park recorded approximately 20 inches of snow between Sunday and Monday, while the Islip area on Long Island received more than 22 inches of snow. Providence, Rhode Island, received 32.8 inches of snow, breaking the previous record of 28.6 inches set in 1978. The situation became so severe that several states declared states of emergency. In New York City, schools, roads, bridges, and highways were temporarily closed. Later, as conditions improved, Mayor Zohran Mamdani lifted the order and announced that schools would reopen on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey imposed a travel ban in some areas and urged people to stay home. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee also imposed a travel ban across the state. New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide emergency and placed the National Guard on alert. Train service in New York was also suspended. The storm’s impact wasn’t limited to roads and air travel. Train service between New York and Boston remained suspended until Monday night. All Broadway theater shows were canceled Sunday evening. Weather officials said this was the most powerful nor’easter in nearly a decade. Snowfall warnings have been issued for 2 to 3 inches per hour in many areas, and wind speeds have reached 110 mph in some places. A nor’easter is a type of severe storm that occurs on the east coast of the United States. It is called a nor’easter because its winds typically blow from the northeast. This storm is created by the combination of warm and moist air. This winter storm in the northeast of the United States develops because of the combination of specific weather conditions. In winter, very cold air descends from Canada. At the same time, mild, warm, and moist air rises from the ocean. When these two encounters, the weather suddenly deteriorates and a severe snowstorm develops. The ocean also plays a major role in this. The waters of the Atlantic Ocean are slightly warmer than the cold. This increases the humidity in the air. When this moisture meets the cold air, heavy snowfall occurs. Strong winds in the sky also strengthen this system. These winds are called jet streams. —————————- Read this news… Toilets of America’s nuclear aircraft carrier jammed: People have to wait in line for 45 minutes, technicians and soldiers clash for repair. The American nuclear aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford, which is moving towards Iran, is facing a different crisis. Most of the toilets of the ship are jammed. Due to this, more than 4,500 sailors have to wait in line for 45 minutes every day. Read the full news…
