On February 22 local time, as a strong winter storm approaches, rain and snow have begun to fall in parts of the East Coast of the United States. New York State, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts have issued state emergency declarations, prohibiting non-essential travel. The National Weather Service stated that from February 22 to 23, snowfall in many areas could reach one to two feet (30.48 to 60.96 centimeters), accompanied by strong winds and potential flooding in some regions. Weather authorities have issued blizzard warnings for New York City, Long Island, Boston, and coastal communities in New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. It is reported that over 8,000 flights within the United States and arriving or departing from the U.S. on February 22 and 23 have already been canceled or will be canceled. (CCTV News)
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Winter storm approaching the East Coast of the United States, multiple states issue emergency declarations
On February 22 local time, as a strong winter storm approaches, rain and snow have begun to fall in parts of the East Coast of the United States. New York State, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts have issued state emergency declarations, prohibiting non-essential travel. The National Weather Service stated that from February 22 to 23, snowfall in many areas could reach one to two feet (30.48 to 60.96 centimeters), accompanied by strong winds and potential flooding in some regions. Weather authorities have issued blizzard warnings for New York City, Long Island, Boston, and coastal communities in New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. It is reported that over 8,000 flights within the United States and arriving or departing from the U.S. on February 22 and 23 have already been canceled or will be canceled. (CCTV News)