Historic Winter Storm Batters Northeast US: 11,000 Flights Canceled, 500,000 Without Power
MMoneycontrol•24-02-2026, 11:00
Historic Winter Storm Batters Northeast US: 11,000 Flights Canceled, 500,000 Without Power
- •A powerful winter storm dumped record-breaking snowfall across the Northeastern U.S., causing widespread disruption to travel, power, and daily life.
- •Over 40 million people were under weather alerts, with major cities from Virginia to Massachusetts blanketed in heavy, wind-driven snow.
- •New York City saw nearly 20 inches of snow in Central Park, while Providence set a new state record with 32.8 inches, surpassing the 1978 Blizzard.
- •More than 11,000 US flights were canceled, and over 500,000 homes and businesses lost power, primarily in Massachusetts and New Jersey.
- •Authorities urge residents to stay off roads as cleanup operations continue, with icy conditions and scattered outages expected to persist.
