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A winter storm hit the Northeast, causing difficult driving conditions, closed schools, and canceled flights. Governors urged people to stay off the roads, and some areas were expected to receive 8-12 inches of snow. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized again.

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A winter storm hit the Northeast region of the United States, causing difficult driving conditions, closed schools, and canceled flights. The storm prompted officials to urge people to stay off the roads and take precautions [The Los Angeles Times]. Governors, such as Rhode Island's governor, strongly urged people to stay off the roads as the storm continued [The Boston Globe]. Numerous news sources reported on the storm, highlighting its impact on various states including Minnesota, Washington, and Hawaii [Star Tribune] [My Northwest] [West Hawaii Today]. Flights were canceled at airports in major cities, including New York City and Boston [Daily Mail]. Schools across the Northeast closed due to the storm, affecting students and families [The New York Times]. The storm also disrupted the special election for a vacant congressional seat in New York [The New York Daily News].

The storm was expected to bring heavy snowfall and strong winds, creating hazardous travel conditions [The New Jersey Globe]. Some areas were predicted to receive 8 to 12 inches of snow [St. Louis Today]. New York Governor Hochul issued a storm warning, anticipating significant snowfall in parts of the state [Staten Island Advance]. Other areas in Rhode Island and New England were forecasted to receive varying amounts of snow [The Boston Globe]. The storm prompted the declaration of a snow emergency in Boston, where the mayor urged residents to be prepared and take precautions [The Boston Herald].

Major news outlets and local sources provided live updates and coverage of the storm, discussing its potential impact on transportation, schools, and residents [The New York Times] [USA Today] [The Mirror] [The Garden Island]. The storm also coincided with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization, adding to the news headlines [St. Louis Today] [Journal Now].

Overall, the winter storm in the Northeast caused widespread disruptions and concerns for public safety. It affected travel, schooling, and local events, leading officials to issue warnings and advisories for residents to stay safe during the inclement weather.

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Winter storm hits Northeast, canceling flights, closing schools

Los Angeles Times - 165 days ago - Parts of the Northeast have been hit by a coastal storm that's dumping snow and packing 60-mph winds in some areas.

R.I. Governor ‘strongly urging’ people to stay off the roads as storm continues

Boston Globe - 165 days ago - Schools, state offices, and city buildings in Providence closed as snow fell in Rhode Island. A winter storm warning is in effect for parts of Rhode Island until 7 p.m. Follow along for updates.

School Districts From Philadelphia to Boston Announce Closures and Delays

NY Times - 165 days ago - Major school systems in the Northeast and New England are either canceling classes or going virtual on Tuesday because of the storm.

Heavy snow, rain from fast-moving Nor'easter impacts travel, schools: Live updates

USA Today - 165 days ago - Widespread heavy snowfall will impact the Northeast through Tuesday as a fast-moving storm makes its way to parts of the Mid-Atlantic and New England.

Coastal storm to hammer Northeast - The Garden Island

thegardenisland - 165 days ago - HARTFORD, Conn. — Parts of the Northeast prepared Monday for a coastal storm that was expected to pack high winds and dump a foot or more of snow in some areas, leading to school closures, warnings against road travel and the possible disruption of flights.

New England Prepares for as Much as a Foot of Snow

NY Times - 165 days ago - While the National Weather Service said forecasts in some areas remained “far from certain,” it was predicting that some parts of the region could see as much as a foot of snow.

Possible snow, heavy rain sparks closures and delays across the D.C. region

Washington Post - 165 days ago - Some D.C.-area school districts announced delays or closures ahead of possible snow on Tuesday.

Boston snow emergency declared by Mayor Wu, BPS classes canceled Tues

Boston Globe - 165 days ago - Predictions for Tuesday's storm were downgraded for the Boston area, where up to 6 inches of snow are expected, with possibly more in Southeastern Massachusetts.

Heavy snow expected in portions of Northeast

postgazettecom - 166 days ago - This is not a long-lasting storm; the snow will come down quickly and in some cases pile up to 1 foot or more.

Rhode Island weather: Nor'easter's snow totals could range from a few inches to a foot

Boston Globe - 166 days ago - R.I. schools will decide locally whether to switch to virtual learning or cancel school. Governor McKee said Monday he aims to have roads cleared in time for Valentine's Day.

Winter storm hits the Northeast — here's how much snow fell

CBS News - 166 days ago - Parts of the Northeast are being hit by a nor'easter that dumped a foot or more of snow in some areas.

What to Expect from the Major Snow Storm Heading for the Northeast

Time - 166 days ago - The "storm of the season" is heading for the mid-Atlantic and New England and is expected to roll in late Monday night.

A nor'easter could drop several inches of snow on New York City, New England

NPR - 166 days ago - Parts of "The Big Apple" could see at least 6 inches of snow, while somewhere between 8 inches to a foot could fall in Boston. Public schools in both cities will be closed Tuesday.

Updated forecast revises region where most snow expected in Mass.

wcvb - 166 days ago - Up to a foot of snow is expected in parts of Massachusetts on Tuesday from a nor'easter.

Nor'easter to Blanket New York, Boston in Snow on Tuesday

NewsMax - 166 days ago - A fast-moving winter storm was expected to hit the U.S. Northeast early Tuesday, dumping as much as 6 inches (15.24 centimeters) of snow on New York City before moving north later in the day and walloping Boston with more than a foot, forecasters said.

Boston declares snow emergency, closes BPS schools Tuesday

bostonherald - 166 days ago - Boston will go under a snow emergency Monday night, and all municipal buildings and BPS schools will be closed for Tuesday’s storm, Mayor Michelle Wu announced Monday morning.

Nor’easter Expected to Bring Heavy Snow and Coastal Flooding

NY Times - 166 days ago - A storm starting Monday night will bring heavy snow to parts of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, forecasters said.

Northeast snowstorm prompts school closures, canceled flights

staradvertiser - 166 days ago - HARTFORD, Conn. >> Parts of the Northeast were preparing today for a coastal storm that was expected to pack high winds and dump a foot or more of snow in some areas, leading to school closures, warnings against road travel and the possible disruption of flights.