REFILE-Punishing winter storm to move inland, pummel U.S. Northeast Reuters 2/2/2021
By Maria Caspani
NEW YORK, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A major winter storm that has already dropped more than a foot of snow across the Northeastern United States and killed an elderly Pennsylvania woman was expected to pound inland areas with potential blizzard conditions on Tuesday.
The storm canceled flights across the region and halted some subway service in New York City on Monday, dumping 27 inches (68 cm) of snow in areas of New Jersey and Pennsylvania and 17 inches (43 cm) in New York City.
Police in Allentown, Pennsylvania, said that a 67-year-old woman suffering from Alzheimer s disease was found lying dead in the snow on Monday after wandering away from her home.
Commuter alert: Many MTA bus delays, detours; Verrazzano upper level reopened
Updated Feb 02, 2021;
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Notify NYC is warning that snow-covered roads may be difficult to maneuver on Tuesday morning during the nor’easter and the MTA is reporting significant changes in bus service on Staten Island.
“Buses are running on a reduced schedule throughout the city because of the snow storm,” according to the MTA. “Expect longer waits and travel times. Only travel if it’s essential.”
Most MTA limited-stop bus service has been suspended on Tuesday because of the storm. Affected routes include the S84, S90, S91, S92, S94, S96, S98, according to the MTA. Riders are advised to switch to local buses along those routes.
New York and the US s northeast has been battered by snowstorms. - AAP
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A major winter storm that has already dropped heavy snow across the northeastern United States and killed an elderly Pennsylvania woman is expected to pound inland areas with potential blizzard conditions.
The storm cancelled flights across the region and halted subway service in New York City on Monday, dumping 68cm of snow in areas of New Jersey and Pennsylvania and 43cm in New York City.
Police in Allentown, Pennsylvania, said a 67-year-old woman suffering from Alzheimer s disease was found lying dead in the snow on Monday after wandering away from her home.
Life-threatening winter storm batters U.S. Northeast
By Maria Caspani
Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A powerful winter storm engulfed much of the U.S. Northeast on Monday as several inches of snow fell across vast swaths of the region and high winds swept coastal areas, causing widespread disruption in New York City and other major urban centers in the region.
The powerful nor easter - a storm whose winds blow from the northeast - is forecast to bring 1 to 2 feet (31 cm to 61 cm) of snow across the United States most densely populated region through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall rates could reach 2 to 4 inches (5 cm to 10 cm) per hour during the storm s peak.