A major winter storm is battering part of the East Coast on Saturday, expected to unleash heavy snow, strong winds and blizzard conditions. States of emergency have been declared from Virginia to Rhode Island.
Snow could fall as fast as five inches per hour in some places, and millions of people could face between one and two feet of snow — or more.
“Plenty of hazards are expected to impact the Northeastern U.S. from heavy snow, with significant accumulations expected, to high winds and coastal issues,” the National Weather Service says. “The combination of the intense snow and strong winds will result in blizzard conditions, especially along coastal areas.”
More than 3,500 U.S. flights have already been canceled Saturday. And at least one NHL game has been postponed due to the weather.
