The entire northeastern United States is affected, more than 30 million inhabitants. Up to a foot of snow fell in some states, making travel difficult. The authorities recommended that residents not get behind the wheel.
In Pennsylvania, a 20-year-old man died after hitting a power pole with his snowmobile. In the region, nearly 15,000 homes and businesses are also without electricity.
Another consequence of this weather situation: hundreds of flights had to be canceled at New York and Boston airports.
Schools, courts and public administrations also had to be closed.
Up to 30 centimeters of snow fell in some states, making travel difficult. The authorities recommended that residents not get behind the wheel.
