A massive snowstorm has hit the United States bringing record snowfall. One of this season’s first significant snowstorms blanketed parts of New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan over the weekend as it completely hampered post-Thanksgiving travel rush. Meteorologists predicted that freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall would continue in the coming week, further affecting travel.
Many people took to their official handles and shared shocking photos and videos.
On this day 2 years ago in Vancouver, yikes. This was an ugly one. A very powerful early season Snowstorm caught many of us off guard. Snow started falling at 2pm. Many people tried to get an early jump by leaving work early, but that clogged up the roads as heavy Snow began to… pic.twitter.com/ZrDIo8CzhA
— Brad604 (@Brad604) November 29, 2024
Major snowstorm ongoing in Buffalo as feet of snow fall due to lake effect snow! pic.twitter.com/gaF5VZBVpM
— Colin McCarthy (@US_Stormwatch) December 1, 2024
🚨BREAKINGSnowstorm hits New York as upto 40 inches has fallen.New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro have declared states of emergency. pic.twitter.com/cg1VS0CEQE
— World Wide News (@WorldWide5251) December 1, 2024
According to reports, parts of New York, Ohio, and Michigan experienced nearly 2 feet of snowfall. Pennsylvania’s northwestern region, on the other hand, recorded 29 inches. By early Saturday, areas near Lakes Erie and Ontario had already seen up to 24 inches of snow.
Additionally, a surge of Arctic air swept through the Northern Plains, plunging temperatures 10 to 20 degrees below normal. The National Weather Service also issued cold advisories in areas of North Dakota.
Meanwhile, an arctic blast is also predicted for the UK. It can send the temperatures as low as -12C. Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said that the sudden change in temperature was due to icy winds from the Arctic blowing into the UK.