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Northeast Braces for Powerful Coastal Storm

School closures and travel warnings issued as the region prepares for high winds and significant snowfall.

FILE — Sanitation trucks mounted with snow plows are parked on the west side of Manhattan in New York, Jan. 2, 2014. Parts of the Northeast were preparing Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, for a coastal storm that was expected to pack high winds and dump a foot or more of snow in some areas, leading to school closures, warnings against traveling by road and the possible disruption of flights.
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Overview

  • Parts of the Northeast are bracing for a coastal storm expected to bring high winds and significant snowfall, with some areas forecasted to receive over a foot of snow.
  • New York City's largest school system will switch to remote learning, and numerous other schools and state offices across the region will close.
  • Travel warnings have been issued, with officials urging residents to stay off the roads and several states implementing vehicle restrictions.
  • Emergency shelters remain open, and power companies are preparing for potential outages due to the storm.
  • The storm's impact varies across the region, with some areas expecting heavy snowfall while others may see less accumulation or primarily rain.