A powerful winter storm described as a 'bomb cyclone' has brought the northeastern United States to a standstill this week, with multiple states declaring emergencies as snowfall surpassed 60 centimeters in some areas. The system, developing through rapid intensification known as bombogenesis, unleashed hurricane-force winds and whiteout conditions across major population centers.
Authorities report widespread flight cancellations at major hubs like New York's JFK and Boston's Logan airports, while interstate highways remain impassable in several regions. Over 12,000 schools closed preemptively across New York, Pennsylvania, and New England states as the storm intensified through Tuesday night.
Meteorologists note this event marks the most severe February snowfall recorded in the region since 2021. Emergency response teams are prioritizing hospital access routes and conducting welfare checks in rural communities where power outages persist.
The storm's timing during peak business travel days has amplified economic impacts, with supply chain analysts warning of delayed shipments through East Coast ports. Local governments urge residents to avoid nonessential travel until plowing operations conclude later this week.
