Treacherous travel, bitter cold linger in wake of historic nor'easter
By
Renee Duff, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Published Jan 29, 2022 12:36 PM EST
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Updated Jan 31, 2022 5:40 AM EST
Even though the snow has ended, AccuWeather meteorologists warn that the effects from the latest bomb cyclone to impact the Northeast can persist for days as crews work tirelessly to move the mountains of snow and restore power amid bitterly cold air. Dangerously low AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures are posing a risk to those cleaning up in the wake of the snowstorm and the hundreds of thousands left without heat.
The nor'easter unloaded feet of snow, high winds, coastal flooding and an all-out blizzard from New Jersey to Maine on Saturday. By early Sunday morning, the quick-hitting but powerful snowstorm had exited the region, but the lengthy process of snow removal and power restoration had just begun.
"Residents of the Northeast will not be out of the woods with this latest storm even though the snow has ended," AccuWeather Meteorologist Matt Benz said.
Frigid conditions were in place across the Northeast on Sunday morning, Jan 30, 2022. (AccuWeather)
Despite the return of some sunshine on Sunday, high temperatures only topped out in the teens and 20s F across the region, with AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures continuing to lag behind the actual thermometer reading by 5-15 degrees, on average. Overnight lows Sunday were frigid with temperatures dipping into the single digits and below zero across much of the Northeast.
The continued Arctic chill will make it difficult for those left without power to properly stay warm, and public warming centers should be utilized as needed to prevent cold-related injuries. Experts urge those with power generators to make sure they are utilized properly and are not kept running inside of a garage as that can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
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It's especially important to dress in layers if you are cleaning up the snow, as excessive sweating while shoveling can cause hypothermia to set in quickly if you take a break for a period of time, according to Benz.
The icy wind not only made it difficult to stay warm but also caused prolonged travel problems on the roadways.
"Gusty winds continued to blow and swirl snow all around for much of New England on Sunday, which made cleanup difficult," Benz said.
Multiple instances of previously-cleared roadways becoming covered once again with snow created slippery conditions for motorists on Sunday. Locations where snow piles rise as high as two-story buildings will continue to make it very difficult for motorists to have clear visibility at intersections and in parking lots.
"The storm’s effects on travel can linger for days due to the number of crews and aircraft displaced by the storm and the amount of snow that the storm will unload," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said.
Monday will feature continued dry weather across the region, with the likelihood of more sunshine and temperatures trending upward by 5-10 degrees from their levels at the end of the weekend.
"Following the Arctic cold into the start of the week, temperatures will moderate during the middle of the week, and that should help with cleanup," Sosnowski said, adding that could also help travel to get back on track.
During the moderating trend, pedestrians and motorists will need to continue to exercise caution as snow begins to melt during the day may turn to ice at night.
Even as the latest snowstorm was in its early stages of development, AccuWeather meteorologists were already tracking the next storm that will take shape across the center of the country around Groundhog Day on Wednesday, Feb. 2. This storm will assist in the warming trend across the East during the latter half of the week, but will also bring the potential for a variety of precipitation in the form of snow, ice and rain.
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Treacherous travel, bitter cold linger in wake of historic nor'easter
By Renee Duff, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Published Jan 29, 2022 12:36 PM EST | Updated Jan 31, 2022 5:40 AM EST
Even though the snow has ended, AccuWeather meteorologists warn that the effects from the latest bomb cyclone to impact the Northeast can persist for days as crews work tirelessly to move the mountains of snow and restore power amid bitterly cold air. Dangerously low AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures are posing a risk to those cleaning up in the wake of the snowstorm and the hundreds of thousands left without heat.
The nor'easter unloaded feet of snow, high winds, coastal flooding and an all-out blizzard from New Jersey to Maine on Saturday. By early Sunday morning, the quick-hitting but powerful snowstorm had exited the region, but the lengthy process of snow removal and power restoration had just begun.
"Residents of the Northeast will not be out of the woods with this latest storm even though the snow has ended," AccuWeather Meteorologist Matt Benz said.
Frigid conditions were in place across the Northeast on Sunday morning, Jan 30, 2022. (AccuWeather)
Despite the return of some sunshine on Sunday, high temperatures only topped out in the teens and 20s F across the region, with AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures continuing to lag behind the actual thermometer reading by 5-15 degrees, on average. Overnight lows Sunday were frigid with temperatures dipping into the single digits and below zero across much of the Northeast.
The continued Arctic chill will make it difficult for those left without power to properly stay warm, and public warming centers should be utilized as needed to prevent cold-related injuries. Experts urge those with power generators to make sure they are utilized properly and are not kept running inside of a garage as that can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE ACCUWEATHER APP
It's especially important to dress in layers if you are cleaning up the snow, as excessive sweating while shoveling can cause hypothermia to set in quickly if you take a break for a period of time, according to Benz.
The icy wind not only made it difficult to stay warm but also caused prolonged travel problems on the roadways.
"Gusty winds continued to blow and swirl snow all around for much of New England on Sunday, which made cleanup difficult," Benz said.
Multiple instances of previously-cleared roadways becoming covered once again with snow created slippery conditions for motorists on Sunday. Locations where snow piles rise as high as two-story buildings will continue to make it very difficult for motorists to have clear visibility at intersections and in parking lots.
"The storm’s effects on travel can linger for days due to the number of crews and aircraft displaced by the storm and the amount of snow that the storm will unload," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said.
Monday will feature continued dry weather across the region, with the likelihood of more sunshine and temperatures trending upward by 5-10 degrees from their levels at the end of the weekend.
"Following the Arctic cold into the start of the week, temperatures will moderate during the middle of the week, and that should help with cleanup," Sosnowski said, adding that could also help travel to get back on track.
During the moderating trend, pedestrians and motorists will need to continue to exercise caution as snow begins to melt during the day may turn to ice at night.
Even as the latest snowstorm was in its early stages of development, AccuWeather meteorologists were already tracking the next storm that will take shape across the center of the country around Groundhog Day on Wednesday, Feb. 2. This storm will assist in the warming trend across the East during the latter half of the week, but will also bring the potential for a variety of precipitation in the form of snow, ice and rain.
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