Snow Storm Weather Forecast New York: Record snowfall leaves city and east coast at a standstill
The snow storm weather forecast new york comes as record-breaking snow has brought parts of the US east coast to a standstill, with hundreds of thousands without power and more than 5, 000 flights cancelled after a powerful "bomb cyclone" swept the region.
Scenes from Manhattan and Lower Manhattan on 23 February
A view of the Lower East Side and the Financial District in New York during a snowstorm on 23 February captured streets buried in white. New York's Central Park was turned into a photographer's paradise after Central Park recorded 50cm (19. 7in) of snow, and atmospheric scenes showed the snow blanketing Manhattan streets.
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Passengers were pictured waiting for the train in deep snow in New York, and a person was seen crossing the Brooklyn Bridge. In Times Square, the Naked Cowboy performed on Monday amid the fall of snow, while families used the heavy snow as a chance to get out and have some fun. A woman used a machine to clear a pathway buried under the snow.
Record totals across the region
Part of Rhode Island received 97cm (37. 9in), setting a new state record, and Bliss Corner in Massachusetts saw up to 94cm (37in). Those totals were part of the broader, record-breaking pattern that has stalled transport and left extensive damage across the east coast.
Travel disruption and outages
More than 5, 000 flights were cancelled as the US east coast dug out of record snow, and hundreds of thousands of people were left without power. The combination of heavy snow and high winds caused major disruption to travel and utilities across the affected states.
Storm moves north and next systems
The powerful "bomb cyclone" has now moved into Nova Scotia, Canada, where warnings remain for heavy snow and strong winds. Another fast-moving system, an Alberta Clipper, will bring snow and ice to the Great Lakes and north-east by midweek. Snow totals from that system will be smaller, but the region will remain cold all week with frost at night and daytime highs just above freezing.
Other coverage and related headlines
Photographic coverage ran under banners such as "In Pictures: Huge snow storm creates stunning New York scenes" and "In Pictures: Record snow hits east coast US and New York. " Related stories in the rollout included headlines noting broader impacts and season-long concerns: "More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?" and "Cornish village endures 50 consecutive days of rain. "
Key figures and scenes at a glance:
- Central Park: 50cm (19. 7in)
- Rhode Island (part): 97cm (37. 9in), a state record
- Bliss Corner, Massachusetts: up to 94cm (37in)
- More than 5, 000 flights cancelled; hundreds of thousands without power
Looking ahead, forecasters expect the Alberta Clipper to bring snow and ice to the Great Lakes and north-east by midweek, while a spring-like warmth is forecast to peak on Wednesday with 18C. Recovery and travel disruption clearing will continue as officials and crews deal with power outages and cancelled flights.
