Unprecedented Winter Storm Strikes Northeastern US: 11,000 Flights Grounded, 500,000 Lose Power

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Historic Winter Storm Batters Northeast US: 11,000 Flights Canceled, 500,000 Without Power

More than 40 million people were under weather alerts at the height of the storm, which blanketed major cities from Virginia to Massachusetts in heavy, wind-driven snow.

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Moneycontrol•24-02-2026, 11:00

Historic Winter Storm Batters Northeast US: 11,000 Flights Canceled, 500,000 Without Power

•A powerful winter storm dumped record-breaking snowfall across the Northeastern U.S., causing widespread disruption to travel, power, and daily life.
•Over 40 million people were under weather alerts, with major cities from Virginia to Massachusetts blanketed in heavy, wind-driven snow.
•New York City saw nearly 20 inches of snow in Central Park, while Providence set a new state record with 32.8 inches, surpassing the 1978 Blizzard.
•More than 11,000 US flights were canceled, and over 500,000 homes and businesses lost power, primarily in Massachusetts and New Jersey.
•Authorities urge residents to stay off roads as cleanup operations continue, with icy conditions and scattered outages expected to persist.

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