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

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Parts of northern New Jersey have seen more than 60 inches of snow, with the highest number recorded in Mendham, New Jersey, getting as much as 30 inches, according to the National weather service.

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

New York City’s Central Park was covered with more than six inches of snow late Monday – putting the storm in the top 20 blizzards in the city’s recorded history.

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

Another five to ten inches 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’s not just the heavy snowfall and blizzard-like conditions that worry officials: There are coastal flood warnings – including watches, warnings, and advisories – from Maine to the southern shores of Delaware, covering more than 22 million Americans.

The New York governor’s office warned Monday that neighborhoods along the coast could experience “multiple rounds of flooding, especially at high tide.”

According to CNN meteorologist Michael Guy, minor to moderate flooding was reported on the coast of the region early Tuesday, enough to flood basements and roads and cause minor structural damage. The water level is currently about two to four feet above normal, Guy said.

“Floods like this are extremely dangerous and can be deadly,” added Guy.

Some vaccination sites will remain closed on Tuesday

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

“For the safety of both workers and individuals who need to receive a vaccination, we will postpone appointments for tomorrow at several vaccination sites affected by this storm,” Cuomo said in a statement. “To be clear – no one loses an appointment – they will all be rescheduled if conditions are safer.”
In New Jersey – still in a state of emergency – Governor Phil Murphy announced state offices, and the state’s six vaccine megasites will remain closed Tuesday due to weather conditions.

“Heavy snowfall, coastal flooding and high winds are expected to continue through the state from today to tomorrow,” Murphy said Monday. “I urge all our residents to follow weather-related guidelines and stay off the road to provide access for critical workers and responders.”

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

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

Dangerous travel conditions in the region

When the storm ravaged Connecticut on Monday, Stamford authorities announced they had rescued two people from a pickup truck hit by high winds, snow and a strong tide that filled the vehicle with water.

On Monday afternoon, firefighters found the truck partially submerged and floating 12 meters off shore, the Stamford fire department said in a press release. A woman stood to one side of the vehicle yelling that a male was trapped, the department said.
Firefighters found the vehicle drifting about 12 meters offshore

Firefighters swam to the vehicle and were able to get the female out using an aerial ladder while working to rescue the male, as the truck was soon completely submerged, ”the department said in its press release.

“A firefighter physically held the man by the arm and was able to pull him through the small window after the truck was completely submerged,” the department said. “Once he was free, firefighters placed the man on the tower ladder and both occupants were taken ashore.”

The male was later taken to hospital, authorities said.

State Police in New Jersey reported By Monday night, they had responded to more than 660 car accidents and more than 1,000 drivers in about a day.

“Tools for motorists can be anything from punctures, mechanical failures, breakdowns, etc.,” the state police said. “We urge 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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