A severe winter storm has struck the northeastern United States, beginning early this morning. The storm has brought heavy snow and ice, leading to hazardous travel conditions and widespread power outages.
The facts
Air travel has been severely affected, with over 1,000 flights canceled at major airports, including Boston Logan and New York’s LaGuardia. Road conditions are treacherous, prompting officials to advise against non-essential travel.
The consequences
Utility companies report that more than 200,000 customers are without electricity due to downed power lines. Crews are working around the clock to restore services as forecasts predict the storm to last into the evening.