A powerful storm system swept through the Northeast on Saturday, bringing heavy rain and snow to the region and leaving over 300,000 households without electricity. According to PowerOutage.us, more than 194,000 customers in Maine, 71,000 in New Hampshire, and 78,000 in New York State were affected by the outages.
In New York City, the storm cleared overnight, but a flood advisory remained in effect for parts of New Jersey and the city. A flood warning was also issued for Warren County, N.J., indicating imminent or ongoing flooding.
Central Park received 3.63 inches of rain, while Corinth, N.Y., reported over 20 inches of snow. Philadelphia experienced its wettest March day on record with 3.06 inches of rain.
Parts of New England were hit hard by heavy snowfall, with Vermont reporting up to 25 inches in some areas. Other parts of the region, including Maine and New Hampshire, also saw significant snow accumulation.
The storm system also brought freezing rain, causing branches to fall and contributing to the power outages. Meanwhile, a separate system moving into the Western United States was expected to bring heavy snow to several states, with some areas forecasted to receive up to two feet of snow.
Overall, the storm system brought a mix of rain, snow, and freezing rain to the Northeast and Western United States, creating hazardous driving conditions and leaving thousands without power. Stay tuned for updates as the weather system continues to impact the region.
