Eastern US states hit by second winter storm with some declaring state of emergency
New York — The second winter storm in a week will continue to dump wet, heavy snow on New England in the US on Thursday, forcing schools to close and leaving hundreds of thousands without power as it promised to slow the morning commute across the region. About 30cm of snow and fierce wind gusts of up to 88km/h were expected from eastern New York through to northern Maine on Thursday after the storm slammed the region on Wednesday, the National Weather Service said in several watches and warnings. Up to 60cm of snow accumulation was expected in some inland parts of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts and 46cm was possible in Maine. Boston public schools, along with dozens of schools throughout New England, canceled classes on Thursday as local officials and forecasters warned commuters of white-out conditions and slick roads. "With snow removal efforts underway, motorists are asked to stay off roads, stay home and stay safe," the Boston Police Department said on Twit...
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