Snowstorm: A strong winter storm covered parts of the Northeast – and more snow is expected on Tuesday

Snowstorm: A strong winter storm covered parts of the Northeast – and more snow is expected on Tuesday

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Northern parts of New Jersey saw more than 60 centimeters of snow, with the highest total recorded in Mendham, New Jersey, which received an incredible 30 inches, according to the National Meteorological Service.

And more than a foot of snow covered areas in Connecticut, Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania.

New York’s Central Park was covered by more than 40 centimeters of snow on Monday night – placing the storm among the 20 largest snowstorms recorded in the city’s history.

“This winter storm is already producing large amounts of snow and creating dangerous travel conditions and is expected to continue until tomorrow,” New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a statement on Monday.

Another 5 to 10 cm of snow is possible in the Northeast on Tuesday, while the worst snowfall will be in Maine, where much of the state can see more than a foot of snow – and some areas can see up to two feet.

But it is not just heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions that concern the authorities: there are flood warnings on the coast – including clocks, warnings and alerts – from Maine to the southern coast of Delaware, covering more than 22 million Americans.

The New York governor’s office warned on Monday that neighborhoods along the coast could experience “multiple floods, especially during high tides”.

Small to moderate floods were reported across the region’s coast on Tuesday, enough to flood basements, roads and cause minor structural damage, according to CNN meteorologist Michael Guy. Water levels are currently about two to four feet above normal, said Guy.

“This type of flood is extremely dangerous and can be deadly,” added Guy.

Some vaccination posts remain closed Tuesday

Meanwhile, vaccination sites in New York were closed on Monday due to the storm and at least five state vaccination sites in the state will be closed on Tuesday, the governor said.

“For the safety of workers and individuals who will receive the vaccination, we will postpone consultations until tomorrow at various vaccination sites that are being affected by this storm,” Cuomo said in a statement. “To be clear – no one is missing an appointment – everyone will be rescheduled when conditions are more secure.”
In New Jersey – still in a state of emergency – Governor Phil Murphy has announced state offices and the state’s six vaccine mega-sets will remain closed on Tuesday due to weather conditions.

“Heavy snow, coastal flooding and strong winds are expected to continue across the state from today until tomorrow,” Murphy said on Monday. “I urge all of our residents to follow the climate-related guidelines and stay off the roads to allow access for essential workers and emergency personnel.”

In Pennsylvania, where Governor Tom Wolf signed an emergency disaster declaration in response to the storm, officials said on Monday that they were concerned about how conditions would affect vaccinations.
“During the storm, (the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency) is working with our state and local partners to ensure that we have a clear understanding of the storm and how it is affecting different parts of the state,” said PEMA director Randy Padfield in a statement.

“We are particularly concerned about sending and delivering COVID-19 vaccines, so we thank citizens who are taking this storm seriously and staying off the road because fewer vehicles means fewer incidents that can delay these operations,” added Padfield.

Dangerous travel conditions across the region

As the storm hit Connecticut on Monday, Stamford officials announced that they had rescued two people from a truck that was hit by high winds, snow and a strong tide that made the vehicle fill with water.

On Monday afternoon, firefighters found the truck partially submerged and floating 12 meters offshore, the Stamford Fire Department said in a press release. A woman was standing on one side of the vehicle shouting that a man was trapped inside, the department said.
Firefighters found the vehicle floating about 12 meters from the shore

Firefighters swam to the vehicle and managed to get the woman out with the help of an aerial ladder, while working to rescue the man, as the truck quickly became completely submerged, “the department said in its press release.

“A fireman physically grabbed the man’s arm and was able to pull him out the window after the truck was completely submerged,” said the department. “As soon as he was free, firefighters put the man on the tower ladder and the two occupants were brought ashore.”

The man was later transported to the hospital, officials said.

In New Jersey, state police reported On Monday night, they responded to more than 660 motor vehicle collisions and more than 1,000 driver aids in about a day.

“Driver assistance can be anything from flat tires, mechanical breakdowns, skidding, etc.,” said the state police. “We ask residents to stay off the road.”

CNN’s Taylor Ward, Joe Sutton, Robert Shackelford, Laura Ly, Michael Guy and Evan Simko Bednarski contributed to this report.

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