In the Northeast, snowfall is predicted to be heavy; a foot or more is possible in several regions.

• In the Northeast region of the U.S., a steady snowfall that began on Friday morning could result in up to a foot of accumulation by the end of the day, while some areas experienced a slushy mix of sleet and ice.
• A winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for most of New England and eastern New York, while a winter weather advisory was declared from Ohio to coastal areas of southern New England and northern Maine.
• If possible, residents should avoid driving and maintain a safe distance from plows, as urged by governors across the region.

In the Northeast region of the U.S., a steady snowfall that began on Friday morning could result in up to a foot of accumulation by the end of the day, while some areas experienced a slushy mix of sleet and ice.

A winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for most of New England and eastern New York, while a winter weather advisory was declared from Ohio to coastal areas of southern New England and northern Maine.

If possible, residents should avoid driving and maintain a safe distance from plows, as urged by governors across the region.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker advised people not to travel tomorrow if possible and to exercise caution while traveling if necessary, in a statement issued late Thursday.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, along with Baker, instructed nonessential state employees to remain at home.

Hundreds of outgoing flight cancellations were reported at major airports across the region, with over 300 at Boston’s Logan International Airport and more than 100 at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.

In many states, police reported multiple accidents on icy and slushy roads. Massachusetts State Police reported a jackknifed tractor-trailer on the Braga Bridge in Fall River and a tractor-trailer rollover on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Auburn.

In addition to the weather, public transit was also impacted. The Morris and Essex Line of New Jersey Transit experienced a temporary suspension of commuter rail service due to a fallen tree on overhead wires in Chatham.

In Waltham, Massachusetts, a commuter train experienced a delay when it collided with an unattended snowplow that had been positioned on the tracks. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation stated that it had approximately 3,900 pieces of equipment ready for road maintenance and snow removal.

The New York State Thruway and Massachusetts Turnpike reduced their speed limits to 45 mph (72 kph) and 40 mph (64 kph), respectively, due to travel being treacherous.

In many Northeast states, public school children were on vacation from February 1st to 5th. Meanwhile, schools and colleges that remained open chose to either cancel classes or make Friday a remote learning day.

Despite the grumbling of commuters, ski areas rejoiced at the arrival of fresh snow following unseasonably warm temperatures earlier in the week.

On its website on Friday, Mad River Glen in Fayston, Vermont, stated that Mother Nature is currently perplexed about how to allocate her time, but she appears to have a solid strategy for the short term.