Maximum Snowfall of 84cm... Winter Storm Hits US Northeast Hard

On the 29th (local time), Orleans, Massachusetts, USA
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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] The winter storm that dumped record-breaking snowfall in the northeastern United States retreated slightly on the 30th (local time), but strong winds and subzero temperatures continue.

According to CNN, more than 3,580 flights departing from the U.S. were canceled due to the winter storm's aftermath the previous day. Although the snowfall stopped on Sunday, over 1,000 flights were still canceled.

Due to the snowfall that continued until the previous night, 30.9 inches of snow accumulated in Stoughton, Massachusetts. In Atlantic City, New Jersey, the snowfall reached 33.2 inches (84.3 cm), breaking the record for the highest January snowfall. On the same day, snow accumulation in New York's Central Park and Philadelphia was measured at 7.3 inches (18.5 cm) and 5.8 inches (14.7 cm), respectively. Earlier, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York declared a state of emergency and urged residents to stay indoors.

On the 29th (local time), Manhattan, New York, USA [Image source=EPA Yonhap News]

CNN reported that the blizzard struck about 10 states in the northeastern U.S. the previous day, issuing emergency alerts to 16 million people, and despite the winter storm passing through densely populated areas, about 1 million people were still under alerts on that day. In Massachusetts, where more than 100,000 households experienced power outages, it was confirmed that over 60,000 households had not yet had their power restored by that morning.

CNN also reported that on Sunday morning, subzero temperatures accompanied by strong winds would continue, with temperatures ranging from minus 6 to minus 12 degrees Celsius depending on the region.

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