Northeastern US Winter Storms
Posting Date: 25 February 2010
Location: North East U. S.
Peril: Other
Beginning Thursday, 25 February, a powerful low pressure system that moved northeast along the east coast of the U.S, has brought heavy snow, strong winds and the potential for coastal flooding across several northeastern states, including New York. The National Weather Service has reported snowfall accumulations of up of 28 inches in parts of Massachusetts and recordings of 12 inches (300mm) and 38 inches (1,000 mm) in Pennsylvania and Vermont respectively. Whilst in parts of interior New York State accumulation could reach up to 30 inches (760 mm) by Saturday, 27 February.
The weight of the snow associated with the high accumulations observed has brought down trees and power lines and has the potential to cause roof collapse – though damage and disruption are not to the extent of the two earlier winter storms in February. There are also reports of fallen trees causing damage to properties and cars. The storm has caused disruption at all New York airports with the cancellation of over 1,000 flights. Airports in Philadelphia and New Jersey have also experienced flights cancellations. One person has been killed as a result of a tree collapsing under the weight of snow in Central Park, New York.
As of 09:00 UTC on Friday, 26 February the storm was located over New York City where it is forecast to linger into the weekend. Whilst the worst of the storm is thought to have passed, the National Weather Service has winter storm warnings for the region (with freezing rain possible) which are expected to remain in place through Saturday morning. According to FEMA no states or regions have issued emergency management or disaster declarations.
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