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Craig Ruttle / AP
Cars are buried by snow near Hamden, Conn., Sunday, in the aftermath of the winter storm that hammered New England.
Updated at 8:42 a.m. ET: The Northeast began stirring back to life Monday after being buried under a record-setting winter storm that left at least 12 people dead, buried cars and effectively closed some of the nation’s busiest airports for large parts of the weekend.
Highways that had been clogged with stuck cars reopened, and airports reported few cancellations as crews labored to move more than 3 feet of snow in some areas, restore power to hundreds of thousands of customers and open subways, bus routes and commuter railroads.
At least 12 people died in New York and New England, according to The Weather Channel –- five in Connecticut, three each in New York and Massachusetts, and one in Maine.
As of 8:40 a.m. ET Monday, airlines were reporting only 114 cancellations in the United States, many of them unrelated to the storm, according to FlightAware.com. That was a stark difference from Friday and Saturday, when thousands of flights were cancelled, mostly involving Boston and New York airports.
Nicolaus Czarnecki / Zuma Press
A dangerous winter storm churned Friday into the Northeast as forecasters warned of a whiteout.
Power was being restored at a relatively fast clip, with outages in the Northeast below 150,000 early Monday, The Associated Press reported. About 650,000 customers were without power during parts of the weekend, but states lent help to each other, sending crews where they were most needed.
In New York, where the Big Apple had a comparatively minor snowfall but Long Island was hammered by high winds and heavy snow, Gov. Andrew Cuomo sent more than one-third of the state’s snow-removal equipment to hard-hit Suffolk Country.
On Sunday more than 675 pieces of snow-removal equipment and 975 people were working to clear roads and open the way for commuters to get back to work Monday, Cuomo said in a statement.
“Suffolk County has not seen a winter storm like [this] in years, and the massive amount of snow left behind effectively shut down the entire region,” the governor said.
In Massachusetts, Gov. Deval Patrick ordered the reopening of state offices for Monday, just two days after declaring a state of emergency as some communities were buried under more than 3 feet of snow. Boston got two feet of snow, and hurricane-strength wind gusts to the east of the city.
Connecticut, which saw the heaviest of the snow, still had considerable work to do Monday. Gov. Dannel Malloy kept nonessential state employees home.
“I understand that everyone wants to get back to normal as quickly as possible,” Malloy said Sunday. “Crews are working around the clock to accomplish that goal. But the last thing we need at this point is a typical morning rush-hour commute. Traffic build-up will only delay the effort to clear our roads."
NBC's Ron Mott reports that cleanup is slowly underway from the Blizzard of 2013 is underway in the Northeast.
Snow totals in parts of Connecticut were the storm’s worst. Hampden got 40 inches, Milford 38, and New Haven 34.
Connecticut was among the five states that declared a state of emergency, the others being Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York and Maine.
Major cities appeared set to get back to business Monday, though. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority said its services would resume, albeit with “significant delays expected” and buses running on snow routes.
In New York, the Metropolitan Transit Authority said subways and local and express buses would operate as normal Monday morning. Extra trains were put on some major commuter lines to help get workers back to the city.
As the Northeast shovels and plows, more could be on the way. Another winter storm heading into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest could bring snow later Monday to parts of northern New England, particularly Maine, according to The Weather Channel.
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I heard there were many survivors! Thank God!
All but 12, so far.
Wilson, which article are you responding to?
GM Bill
those twelve were simply "voted off"....in this case, the planet.
gm Tramp
Mother Nature does have the deciding vote.
Wow that picture is incredible!
If it helps, we here on the coast of Southern California have been getting a winter beating as well - we got down all the way to the 40's this weekend! We should be back up around 70 this week, but man, touch and go for a while!
Love, a former east-coaster.
Dick Cranium are you related to Richard Cranium?
That's alot of snow. It seems like they handeled it well though.
Naw...why heck ..."around here" and "back in my day"......
Mary, define well... Where I live the main road, which I happen to live on, was 2 inches packed snow, ice on top and only 1.5 lanes wide. We made national news because of the LACK of snow removal. My town is the first to grab your money for taxes but every snow storm is the same, sh!tty removal/response.
These people better thank their lucky stars they have Obama to help them, just ask the people from Hurricane Sandy.
Actual kudos go to the governors who got everybody organized and planned ahead, the national guard, and the thousands of plow truck drivers who put in many hours of overtime. We didn't have a repeat of 1978 because of the efforts of all those mentioned.
This time the President signed an executive order. Conn governor is a Democrat and we saw how Speaker Bonehead handled the relief from Sandy for Democratic Conn and NY and because Christie made nice with the President. BTW - I am a resident of NJ and have felt and seen the devastation. Thanks Repuks for stepping right up and helping us all out so quickly - not!
Thank god for politics, whatever would we talk about without em, ....why we would all have to just sit around and discuss the weather.
Sorry CATT but you people in New Jersey are so stupid I am glad you're suffering. The Sandy relief bill was 17 billion in help for you, but the DEMOCRATS added 25 billion in pork to it to gain political leverage using you as barter. Since you blame the wrong people, you deserve to suffer.
Scoot, amen... we can leave politics out of one discussion can't we, oh wait.. too late
Spelling!!! The Connecticut town with 40 inches of snow is HAMDEN, not Hampden. The picture caption got it right, why didn't the article author notice? Some journalism.
The cold does tend to make people loose their "P" ya know......
Pat, wish I had seen your response before I wrote... Scoot, on a roll as usual.. does that come with mustard?
Climate change is an ongoing problem. Condolences to those who lost loved ones.
Yes... but I fail to see the connection here? There was not a single thing unusual about this storm. Not an every year storm, but not unusual either.
Ban climate change and high capacity storms.
Just like it has been for centurys.
GM Takenada, Stonepipe.
Sorry Capn, but you are so wrong. I've lived in Connecticut a very long time, and this was a VERY unusual storm because of the three stinkin' feet or more of snow and the exceptionally high winds (some up to and over hurricane force) which is what made it a blizzard. The Governors of CT and MA were smart to close first the highways and then all roads. There are many roads that are not yet plowed out despite the heroic efforts of DOT crews both state and municipal. Clearly cities are more difficult to get to all the roads, but for the most part there isn't a lot of blame to throw around. Now the fact that some folks got cabin fever after 36 hours of not being able to go drive around is another topic altogether.
Closing the highways west of 495 in Massachusetts was totalitarianism at its' best. Deval Patrick, the pos state clone of the jerk in the White house thinks Massachusetts ends at the Boston line, so he closed off the roads even to people who got a foot of snow in the western part of the state. He should be run over by a plow.
The LIE (Long Island Expressway) had so many cars stuck in the snow that they couldn't plow for days. Very few people drove on I95 in our section of CT and by Sat. the turnpike was plowed and clean to drive in no time. Maybe closing roads off didn't work in every instance but it really worked here and we got from 24 to 36 inches of snow. It was hard to measure accurately with all the snow drifts!
Three feet is not unusual. It happened up here just 4 years ago. 4 years is not a long time.
Hurricane force winds? Yeah, no. That's media spin. Hurricane's are sustained wind speeds of over 74 mph. The key word is sustained, not an occasional gust that happens to go over 74 mph.
so is stupidity...my condolences
takenaka it's not climate change. the climate always changes. Your crowd called it global warming. Now that your freezing you want to change your story.
I went snowshoeing in my back yard until the travel ban was lifted. The roads were in great shape by 4 pm Saturday and the sun was even shining. I've seen worse from comparatively small storms, so everybody did a great job getting organized and planning.
Thankful for all who have been and still are working hard. There are still many roads in CT that still have not seen a plow since Friday night. On Sunday we heard it would be 2-3 days before we would see a plow, and that in a neighborhood of about 100 homes. For very many people things are not even close to being back to normal. Not complaining, just saying. I've enjoyed extra time with kids out of school, no sports to drive to, Just simple time together and chances to talk.
Chris, we have plows in CT? Oh yeah, that's what I saw on the way into work this morning once I got off that mound they call the main drag in my town...
Fourth highest tax rate in America and Connecticut screws up every time it isn't sunny and warm
Morning commute was breeze (I'm outside of Boston). The interstates were 100% clear, as in not even a hint of snow let alone ice on them.
The roads are still a bright white from all the salt they use out here though. Hopefully my car will still have a frame left after all this salt eats away at it.
The only issue is on the secondary roads the plows would only make one pass, and they pretty much only use contractors out here (aka, private owners who put a plow on their pickup trucks). So if two people meet going in opposite directions, someone has to pull into a driveway or no one is going anywhere.
yes captain I just saw a car in the parking lot at my work try and inch by a plow in a one and a quarter lenth lane and it didn't work out to well, not sure what the rush is to get a good parking spot but now the whole side of his car is a mess and the plow is fine so good work there. when people take it slow and don't panick when they come up to a car going the other way as them on a narrow road it works fine but some people don't like patience over risking it (teen momms come to mind too)
it's pretty suspicious that I didn't lose powerwhen typically 3 inches of sleet is enough to knock my area out of commission for days, not sure what the power company or governmenet is trying to prove here but this all-amerrican patrriot ain't buying it so until i here some explinatations know that i will be on high alert.
yep its sounds like you ARE on "high" alert alright.
We had a modest storm. I haven't seen anything this heavy or wet since the drive in closed.
Ah the good ol days....But now the shes got the heavy part down.
Where is everybody living? We cannot even get out. All the roads including side roads have not even been touched. We are nowhere back to normal. Its going to be a week if we are lucky to get our cars out. All schools and some businesses are still closed. Even the main road isnt cleared. Its a big mess and everyone is walking to get to a store. I dont see this as being recovered.
Little, same here in CT. Last time we saw a plow was 5 pm Friday. I think they're doing the best they can, but statewide 50% of roads are passable, not completely plowed. Many many more have not even seen a plow. Our neighborhood alone consists of about 100 homes. People are warm and dry, and thats something to be truly thankful for. Neighbors are running out of basic supplies, so we help one another as able.
Connecticut handles every weather event poorly.
True dat ski!
Don't eat the yellow bits!
It's not a lemon snowcone...
You are not funny. Real people lost real lives. Try to show some respect.
What's the big deal, where I live we get stoms like this every winter. It doesn't make news! You learn to take care of yourself. If I had to wait for the county everytime I was drifted in, I might as well sit in my house all winter! Take some initiative and get out there and start digging, get a 4 wheeler with a plow or a tractor. I live in the country so I have a 4 wheel drive vehicle that can go through most of the drifts on the roads except the north south roads, those get 6 foot drifts at times when the wind is blowing, but you just plan an alternate route! quit being helpless people, and don't rely on the government!
It's the media hype. Don't put that on us and assume that is how we all felt. We are used to the occasional snow storm. You stock up, hunker down and catch up on your reading.
You answered your own question, you "live in the country", it doesn't make news because only a few thousand are effected as opposed to millions. Also where in Boston do you expect people to store there "4 wheeler with a plow or a tractor"?
Tech Lady you don't know what the hell you're talking about and get the heck off of your high horse. Who said the folks up here are complaining and helpless. Everyone is out shoveling and snow blowing and doing whatever they need to do to clear the snow.
No one is crying out to the government for help. Stop making things up to somehow make you feel better about yourself. In case you haven't figured it out yet, it's the media creating all the sensationalism not the residents. Get over yourself.
Exactly, Jacob. And if Tech Lady found herself in need of assistance or pity, she'd be the first one crying about her woes and the help she needs. The media is hyping something because they don't out and get REAL news like the old beat reporters.
So sick of "pity us" on the east coast.... this weather stuff doesnt need anymore attention. This is kind of weather happens all the time in the Midwest and we just deal with it. We dont need front page news articles making the country feel sorry for us.
It's media hype and don't put that on us. We all have weathered storms before here in the Northeast. The only thing that was out of the ordinary about Sandy was the three different weather aspects around it made the model valid for up to 5 days before it hit. Blame the media because they have nothing else interesting to write about: no mass murders, no bombings, no missiles blowing up. Instead of going out and getting real news like the old beat reporters, all they do is copy each other and it does get boring even to us in the middle of it.
Brand22 you're a foolish uninformed moron. Who said "pity us and feel sorry for us?" eh Brando boy? hmmmmmmm??? News flash Brando.... it's the media and not the residents. Crawl back under your rock and stay there.
The only reason why major storms in the North East hit the news is that our smallest villages have higher populations that the entire mid-west. ;)
hmm... when's the last time a N'or'easter hit the Midwest? Oh wait, it can't happen.. that's why it's called a N'or'easter, a freak weather event combining one of your weather events with more moisture coming up the coast. Hmm..so triple your storm and you get what happens when we get one. This doesn't even take into the concern the dense population here.
oh yea thats right I forgot how tough you are. Withstanding 4-5 days of snow and wind... to have it all melt away. Hopefully they have FEMA and the Red Cross gearing up for ya. Maybe Obama will even chip in some of our tax money so that you dont have to do anything! Must be nice...
Aww, what's the matter Brand? Having a bad day? Jealous? What is it? Oh, I know - you want a hand out. Come on, admit it!
Brand, I assure you that it's not melting away in any of the towns I drove through this morning. Instead there are 6-10 foot piles at the corners where they were able to plow a single lane...as for bringing the idiot into the conversation, no need, I'm not a fan...politics are not my cup of tea.
As long as we don't have to hear about your stupid tornadoes.
The media kept comparing it to the Mid-west's Blizzard of '78. Not even close!!! Every time some goofball weather guy/gal would show how bad it was, vehicles would be driving by in the background! They would measure some 3 ft. drift and say "look how deep it is". Where are the 20 foot drifts over the houses?
Wild guess here...Over the houses perhaps?
@ scoot lol
God was just covering up all those obama bumper stickers; can't wait to see what he does next!
You're so funny I forgot to laugh. it's a shame that your hate has become the only thing that defines you.
its a snow sale.....gotta move these Government Motors cars somehow, and those bumper stickers are a big add on accessory around there.
Tornadoes are much worse than any 20-30 inch snowstorm ! I'll take New England over anywhere ! Relatives sent a picture of themselves walking along Orange Beach,Alabama with shorts on,about 70 degrees during our storm ! I like going there in April when it starts to warm up more. From June on they have 4 months of hell weather and very bad storms, yup they can keep it !
UM we have tornadoes, hurricanes and nor-easters here.
hey dont you think oboma should pass a law against nature and stop these terrible snow storms.
Back to normal?
Define "normal"..........
Oh My! Well I find it funny that they are making such a huge deal out of a winter storm. To be honest, I'm a bit jealous of all that snow they have. I live in Wyoming, and its crazy the minimum amount of snow we got this winter. I look at some of those pictures and laugh. They make it look like its the end of world, when really, its winter. Thats what it usually looks like here when it snows. Sadly, not this winter which means next summer is going to be very very dry :( Ialso find it funny that they are complaining about power outages and no heat. Well, isnt it the NorthEast who are complaining most about our coal industries. Boy! Here in Wyo, we have coal burning stoves, why? Mostly for reasons like this. No matter how you use the coal, whether it goes to the plant that creates your power, or into your stove that you heat yourself, you are using the coal. How handy for us to bust our butts so you can stay warm. Maybe dont complain and try to get us to close down our mines? I mean really! I will say it looks like a lot of snow, but I will also say, send that here. We love snowmobiling and sledding. We love skiing and snowboarding. We also love moisture that will help keep fires away in the summer and help us grow crops. Be Happy you will have green green grass next summer. Its snow, its winter. Expect that and quit being such children about it.
Amen
The only ones I see being childish are you two. I've been living in MA my whole life and have lived through many, many storms. Some were terrible and some were not too bad. Stop using a broad brush to paint your opinion. You are way off.
yeah well they always leave RI out of these stories , what the hell we got 25 and over inches of snow in some areas as well, Little Rhody always get pushed aside. We still have people without power and streets unplowed.
Don't be upset, Brenda. The news is controlled by the libs in Connecti@!$%#, Massachu@!$%#ts and New York. Nobody else matters, except sometimes Noo Jerksey
Didn't know we controlled the news.....Glad to hear it Jerry!
"Northeast returns to normal" That's strange. The Northeast was never normal before.
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Just reminding all you folks out in the country and in the midwest and so forth that the area impacted by this blizzard (and Sandy before this) are areas of dense population by comparison - several major airports, large cities, etc., etc., etc. So we probably had more people impacted in a negative way in CT alone than in several western states! Just sayin' so you can all get off your high horses and quit with the weather competition as to who has it worse. For the record - I'll take New England inland.
Yup Ms. Rant, I happen to live in the most populated (per square mile) town in CT... and we were on the national news because of the (as usual) horrible plowing not done to our roads. I really wonder where my taxes go, police don't do anything but talk to one another as people drive by on their phones and with their lights off or brights on, or stopped for their coffee at the DD near me, plows are a dream created by hookahs...
HEY Editors! Before you print a town's name, check sepllign! (yes that is intentional) It's Hamden, not Hampden. Where I was was easily over 3 feet with 6-8 foot drifts. Sure was interesting to have a lane of I95 close off without more than 20 feet of warning on the way into work this morning. Maybe giving a little more notice next time would better aid keeping us die hard 'required to come to work' folks safer as keeping the roads safe in general...
Hampden is in southern Mass. about 20 miles away. Big deal.
They were not talking about MA, they were talking about Hamden as evidenced by the other 2 cities in CT and the context of the paragraph.
In 2010 Nashville had a flood that killed approx 30 and caused 2 billion in damage. Effects of this flood are still felt today. Very little coverage. Snow storm in northeast gets covered endlessly. Media has east coast bias.
madness you may be right. My Aunt's condo had the entire first floor submerged in river water in Nashville. Yes that crisis had some coverage but not enough in my opinion. Those Tennesseans gutted it out incredibly well.
Bottom line... the media sucks
jus·tice
[juhs-tis]
noun
1.
the quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness: to uphold the justice of a cause.
(example 1) bastions of PC theme parks like Harvard, Dartmouth and other so-called "Northeastern intellectual elites" that steal monetary funds from hardworking people and businesses by peddling global warming rubbish getting the plastering of a lifetime of the worst snow in decades..
.....There will never ever be a better sample of "justice" in my lifetime ever...