Rare Winter Storm Grips the US, Brings Arctic Cold to Over 75% of the Nation
Source: bostonglobe.com Freezing Temperatures and Snow Disrupt the Northeast A significant winter storm has plunged much of the United States into a deep freeze, with Arctic air sweeping south from Canada and snow blanketing the Northeast. Over 70 million people, from Tennessee to Maine, were under winter weather advisories and storm warnings on Sunday. Cities along the I-95 corridor, including Washington, DC, New York, and Boston, faced significant snowfall, ranging from 1 to 8 inches. Philadelphia declared a snow emergency as temperatures plummeted below freezing Sunday night. The severe cold prompted emergency measures in several areas. Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser activated a cold weather emergency, warning of dangerously low overnight temperatures. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, urging residents to stay off the roads. The storm caused widespread travel chaos, with over 1,100 flight cancellations and delays affecting major airports, ...