Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:30am on 24 Feb 2026,Tuesday Weather & Environment
A powerful winter storm hit the US east coast on Monday. It brought record snowfall and forced more than 5,700 flight cancellations. Parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts saw up to 37 inches of snow. New York City’s Central Park recorded more than 19 inches. Over 600,000 homes and businesses lost power. Travel bans were imposed in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Governor Maura Healey warned of “white-out conditions” and said travel was “extremely dangerous.” Nearly all flights from LaGuardia and JFK were cancelled. The National Weather Service said the storm will move toward eastern Canada, but strong winds may continue. (PC: BBC)
