Overview
- A significant April winter storm has impacted four states in the Northeast, causing widespread power outages and hazardous conditions.
- Heavy snowfall, with some areas receiving up to 2 feet of additional snow, and gusty winds have battered the region, leading to tree damage and power outages affecting over 257,000 people in Maine alone.
- Cleanup efforts are underway as the storm moves on, but hundreds of thousands remain without power, with restoration efforts expected to continue into early next week for the hardest-hit areas.
- Avalanche warnings have been issued for parts of New Hampshire, and localized coastal flooding is possible in Downeast Maine due to prolonged onshore winds.
- Utility crews from multiple states are working around the clock to restore power, and warming centers have been opened for affected residents.