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A life-threatening blizzard expected to dump a record 30 inches of snow on the US capital slammed the East Coast today, leaving at least nine persons dead nationwide and causing 10 states to declare a state of emergency. Officials urged millions of people in the storm's path to seek shelter and brace for a weekend of travel disruptions. (Caption: A tractor trailer rig drives during a snowstorm along the Atlantic City Expressway, Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, near Atlantic City. Most of the state was facing a blizzard warning from Friday evening until Sunday that called for up to 24 inches of snow, with the deepest accumulations in the central part of the state.) (AP)
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The states most hit by the blizzard were Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Kentucky, in addition to Washington DC, which has declared a "snow emergency." In Virginia, which has a large Telugu population, media reported several weather-related accidents yesterday. Virginia State Police responded to more than 800 traffic accidents. (Caption: People buy seafood at the Wharf as the snow begins to fall in Washington January 22, 2016. The leading edge of a monster snowstorm arrived on Friday afternoon in Washington, D.C., threatening to dump as many as 30 inches (76 cm) of powder on parts of the Middle Atlantic region and bring record accumulations to the U.S. capital. After days of planning by emergency officials and a scramble by residents to stock up on supplies, the blizzard got underway in the nation's capital at about 1 p.m.) (Reuters)
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In a statement, the North American Telugu Association urged members to stay indoors and take precautions for safety. A number of temples and other places of worship, including gurdwaras, in the region have opened up to shelter people. (Caption: Commuters exit the Metrorail station as the snow begins to fall in Washington January 22, 2016. The leading edge of a monster snowstorm arrived on Friday afternoon in Washington, D.C., threatening to dump as many as 30 inches (76 cm) of powder on parts of the Middle Atlantic region and bring record accumulations to the U.S. capital. ) (Reuters)
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Up to 85 million people – about one quarter of the US population – were in the path of the storm that has iced up much of the East Coast and the Mid-Atlantic. At least nine people had died by late evening today, reports said. (Caption: A man maneuvers his Push cart with passengers during a snowstorm early Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Most of the state was facing a blizzard warning from Friday evening until Sunday that called for up to 24 inches of snow, with the deepest accumulations in the central part of the state.) (AP)
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Latest estimate suggest more than 120,000 homes have been left without electricity as the storm, dubbed "Snowzilla" by some US media, began dumping several inches of snow across the region. Governors in at least 10 American states have declared states of emergency while Washington is likely to be covered under 30 inches of snow over the weekend, in what could be a record snowfall. (Caption: Snow slows down traffic on Interstate 40, Friday morning, Jan. 22, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. A blizzard menacing the Eastern United States started dumping snow in Virginia, Tennessee and other parts of the South on Friday as millions of people in the storm's path prepared for icy roads, possible power outages and other treacherous conditions.) (AP)
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"We have a forecast that we did not had in 90 years. It has life-and-death implication, and all the residents of the District of Columbia should treat it that way," Washington DC Mayor Miriel E Bowser said. He said District National Guard has been deployed. (Caption: Deborah Ellison covers Raniyah Shabazz, 4, in a blanket as they walk in the snow Friday morning, Jan. 22, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. A blizzard menacing the Eastern United States started dumping snow in Virginia, Tennessee and other parts of the South on Friday as millions of people in the storm's path prepared for icy roads, possible power outages and other treacherous conditions.) (AP)
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Local governments have deployed hundreds of plows and salt trucks to clear out snow on roads and highways. With temperatures below the freezing point, people stayed indoors and found shelters to keep warm. (Caption: An overturn vehicle rests on the shoulder of a snow-covered U.S. 522 near Gainesboro, Va., Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. There no injuries in the accident. A blizzard menacing the Eastern United States started dumping snow in Virginia, Tennessee and other parts of the South on Friday as millions of people in the storm's path prepared for icy roads, possible power outages and other treacherous conditions.) (AP)
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Unlike a normal Friday night, most of the downtowns, malls and restaurants were deserted and hardly any traffic was seen on the road. More than 6,000 flights were canceled between yesterday and today and over 4,500 delayed. As a precaution, the public transport system have been shut down in the Washington region. (Caption: An accident victim removes belongings from their car along interstate 95 near Richmond, Va., Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. A massive blizzard began dumping snow on the southern and eastern United States on Friday, with mass flight cancelations, six states declaring states of emergency and more than two feet (60 centimeters) predicted for Washington alone.) (AP)
"The combination of heavy snowfall and strong winds will produce whiteout conditions and extremely dangerous travel," the National Weather Service (NWS) said. NWS officials said the storm could cause more than USD 1 billion in damage. The blizzard is expected to last about 36 hours and leave more than two feet of snow in some places. (Caption: A snowplow truck and commuters travel on Rt. 395 as the snow begins to fall in Washington January 22, 2016. The leading edge of a monster snowstorm arrived on Friday afternoon in Washington, D.C., threatening to dump as many as 30 inches (76 cm) of powder on parts of the Middle Atlantic region and bring record accumulations to the U.S. capital.) (Reuters) -
In a tweet, the service said "the real teeth" of the storm would be felt midnight through the afternoon today. "Heavy snow, increasing winds, lightning threat," it warned. Officials throughout the Mid-Atlantic region warned that it could be days, or even a week, before residents will be able to dig out. (Caption: Crew members work on salt trucks as the snow begins to fall in Washington January 22, 2016. The leading edge of a monster snowstorm arrived on Friday afternoon in Washington, D.C., threatening to dump as many as 30 inches (76 cm) of powder on parts of the Middle Atlantic region and bring record accumulations to the U.S. capital.) (Reuters)
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