A powerful early season storm produced heavy snow and gusty winds on October 29 and October 30 as it moved up the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S, affecting Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states and prompting states of emergency in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The snowstorm caused at least three deaths, severely affected transport networks in the region, and caused widespread power outages – 4 million people across 5 states lost power.
The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that the Nor’Easter produced storm total snowfalls of 2.9inches in Central Park, New York; 16inches in Harrison, New York and 15 inches in West Milford, New Jersey. The NWS is reporting that cities in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland saw more than 9 inches of snow within 24 hours over the weekend.
As of 09:00 UTC Monday, October 31, no weather warnings are the place for the region.
NB – NOAA’s 2011-2012 Winter Season Outlook states an equal chance for above, near or below temperatures and precipitation for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Source : RMS Press Release
