The northeastern United States has been hit by violent snowstorm weather since Sunday (Jan. 31). More than a foot of snow fell in parts of the country from Washington, D.C., to New York City. The snow caused a lot of inconvenience due to flight cancellations, school closures, and travel difficulties, but it also added some fun to a dull and boring Life during the Epidemic.
In this densely populated area between Washington, D.C., and New York City in the Northeast, snow fell at a rate of up to two to three inches per hour in parts of the week, weather officials said.
In Washington and the immediate suburbs, two to four inches of snow had fallen Sunday. Local officials warned that some roads in the area could be icy and cautioned people to stay out as much as possible.
But officials’ warnings didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of local residents who came downtown to enjoy the snow on the National Lawn.
Resident Emily said, “I think this is the best place in Washington to see the snow.”
Resident Savannah said, “It’s the first Time we’ve seen snow. It never snows in our hometown. So we thought it would be nice to see snow here and then learn how to build a snowman.”
The National Weather Service said the heavy snowfall in the Northeast formed from a cold air mass along the Mid-Atlantic coast. The blizzard is expected to continue through Tuesday because of the slow-moving air mass.
As of Monday, more than 20 inches of snow had fallen in New York City and parts of the surrounding area. In accordance with Mayor Michael White’s directive, urban schools are still operating on a distance learning basis. Some suburban schools, however, chose to close for the day.
New York City resident Alyssa said, “My son was happy to have the opportunity to get out and play in the snow. It will give him a break from his schedule. Because of the new crown epidemic, schools are teaching remotely, so there are no more snow day closures. It was nice for him to get out and play a little bit.”
But for adults, the snowstorm meant physical work.
John, a Jersey City resident, said, “I know it’s going to continue to snow, so I’m shoveling it in batches at a time. We’ve got a few more inches to go here. The thicker the snow, the harder it is to use the snowplows.”
Storms with winds of up to 50 miles per hour were also reported in parts of New York late Sunday night and early Monday morning. Mayor Michael Whitehouse warned residents to avoid going outside unless necessary.
New York Governor Cuomo and New Jersey Governor Murphy each ordered the temporary closure of some of the region’s New Crown vaccination centers on Monday.
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