Local authorities in New York City announced on Monday the complete closure of the city's transportation network, except for emergency travel, coinciding with the start of a major snowstorm hitting the northeastern coast of the United States. Forecasts from the National Weather Service indicate that the storm could lead to snow accumulations of up to 60 centimeters in some areas, making travel 'extremely dangerous,' amid warnings of power outages due to strong winds and heavy snow that has begun to cover city landmarks and cause visibility issues. A state of emergency has been implemented, including the closure of streets, roads, and bridges to all types of vehicles—cars, trucks, and bicycles—with authorities urging residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel during a storm described as the most severe to hit the region in a decade. In a related development, other U.S. states have also declared a state of emergency, including New Jersey, while the city of Boston has closed schools and municipal buildings amidst predictions of coastal flooding that could affect properties along the waterfront in several states extending from Delaware to Massachusetts.
