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Blizzard Buries Northeast: 30+ Inches Snow!
24 Feb
Summary
- Northeastern US states experienced severe blizzards on February 23.
- New York and Rhode Island received over 20 inches of snow.
- Rhode Island issued a state of emergency and travel ban.
Severe blizzards struck the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, paralyzing travel in New York and Rhode Island. Significant snowfall, exceeding 20 inches in many locales, blanketed vast areas. New York City saw record accumulations, with some counties reporting up to 24 inches.
Officials in New York urged residents to avoid non-essential travel despite the lifting of a citywide ban. Volunteers were offered up to $45 per hour to help clear snow, a testament to the city's collaborative response.
Rhode Island faced equally challenging conditions, with Providence recording nearly 33 inches of snow. Governor Dan McKee declared a state of emergency and imposed a travel ban that remained in effect through Tuesday, underscoring the severity of the storm.
Long Island, particularly Suffolk County, reported the highest snowfall totals, with Babylon receiving 29.5 inches and Islip 29.1 inches. Nassau County experienced between 15 to 24 inches of snow.
