A massive winter snowstorm hit the Northeast on Saturday, dropping at least 8 inches of snow in Massachusetts. On Sunday it is likely to cause travel chaos on the east coast.
The first major snowfall in two years, affecting about 60 million Americans, is expected to cause travel delays on roads and in the air, according to AccuWeather.
Boston Logan International Airport canceled at least 149 flights due to the snowstorm, according to Flight Aware.
“Due to the forecast storm, cancellations are expected.” “Passengers are advised to check with their airline before arriving at the airport about the status of their flight and to allow additional time for arrival and departure,” the airport said.
Snow, rain and gusty winds could create dangerous driving conditions and leave drivers stranded on affected roads.
A photo shared by Boston Logan International Airport shows crews clearing snow. The airport warned passengers to expect weather-related cancellations and delays
People stroll through a wintry mix in Times Square on Saturday. Central Park reported 0.2 inches of snowfall
Workers shovel sidewalks in Ridgefield, Connecticut, on Saturday. In Connecticut, up to 9.5 inches of snow fell in parts of Hartford County
On Saturday, the Target parking lot in Closter, New Jersey was covered in snow. New Jersey reported 5.7 inches in parts of Bergen County and saw smaller amounts of snow across the state
“In parts of New England, New York state and parts of Pennsylvania, snow will fall at a rate of an inch per hour or more, and it may be difficult for road crews to keep up,” AccuWeather's chief meteorologist said Jonathan Porter, Senior Vice President, Weather Content and Forecast Operations.
The Weather Channel predicts that this storm will bring poor travel conditions and could lead to power outages due to the combination of heavy, wet snow and strong winds.
Massachusetts was hit heavily by snowfall, with several areas including Essex County, Hampden County, Hampshire County and Middlesex County accumulating 20 inches of snow and reaching 9.1 inches in Sterling, the National Weather Service said at 7 a.m. Sunday announced in the morning.
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency reported that at least 17,600 people were without power due to the storm as of 8:54 a.m. Sunday.
In Connecticut, up to 9.5 inches of snow fell in parts of Hartford County and up to 6.5 inches in Tolland County.
New York was blanketed with over a foot of snow in parts of Orange County, although New York's Central Park reported just 0.2 inches of snowfall. According to ABC 7, that means the strip in the Big Apple will go up to 692 days without at least an inch of snow.
New Jersey reported 5.7 inches in parts of Bergen County and saw smaller amounts of snow across the state.
A snow-covered street in Westborough, Massachusetts on Sunday
A man shovels snow in Stamford, Connecticut on Sunday
A person scrapes snow from a car on Sunday in Stamford, Connecticut
A dancer poses as snow falls in New York City on Saturday
A man plows a snow-covered driveway in Derry, New Hampshire on Sunday. Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Sanford, Maine, received 12 to 18 inches of snow
In Rhode Island, three inches of snow fell in parts of Kent County and Providence County.
Burlington, Vermont received 4.5 inches of snow, while other parts of the state such as Massena and Ogdensburg received 6 inches.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Sanford, Maine, received 12 to 18 inches of snow.
On Saturday, AccuWeather reported areas including Martinsburg, Pennsylvania; Keyser, West Virginia; and Vale, Maryland, had seen up to 6 inches of snow.
The Weather Channel forecasts the storm will move away from the Northeast late Sunday and snowfall should end Sunday night.