[31] On January 26, the governor declared a state of emergency and announced that a statewide travel ban would go into effect at midnight.

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Satellite image of the blizzard near peak intensity at 06:45Z (1:45 a.m. EST) on January 27, 2015. [45], Snow from the storm fell as far south as parts of North Carolina, southern Virginia,[46] Washington, D.C., and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, where trace amounts were reported beginning on January 26. Systems with significant rainfall and duration help alleviate drought in places they move through.

[40] Hail is one of Canada's most expensive hazards. The season lasts until the spring equinox, which often occurs on or around March 20. A large wind gust of 80 mph (130 km/h) was measured in Baccaro Point, NS. [42] Although tropical cyclones take an enormous toll in lives and personal property, they may be important factors in the precipitation regimes of places they affect and bring much-needed precipitation to otherwise dry regions. Storm waves coming abeam from starboard, causing water on deck. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority deployed extra crews, salting trucks, and chained tires. The Johnstown Flood was depicted in numerous other media (both fictional and in non-fiction), as well. Originating from a disturbance just off the coast of the Northwestern United States on January 23, it initially produced a light swath of snow as it traveled southeastwards into the Midwest as an Alberta clipper on January 24–25. [42] Elsewhere in the state, eighty feet of seawall in Marshfield was washed away by the storm, and a number of houses in the town were condemned. [52] Children and adults can play on a sled or ride in a sleigh. [16][17], On January 25, 2015, blizzard warnings were issued for areas of coastal New England, New York and New Jersey. [23] New Jersey Governor Chris Christie declared a state of emergency for the duration of the storm; in a morning press conference, Christie also urged all nonessential personnel to remain off roadways. [4][5] As it progressed southward, the storm intensified, with frontogenesis occurring the next day. Portions of Interstates 78, 80, 84, 87, 90, 91 and 93 were also shut down by the storm. Storms have also been portrayed in many works of music. The story was originally published by the George M. Hill Company in Chicago on May 17, 1900 and has since been reprinted numerous times, most often under the name The Wizard of Oz, and adapted for use in other media. [14], Shipwrecks are common with the passage of strong tropical cyclones. Rarely, massive hailstones have been known to cause concussions or fatal head trauma. Noah and his family and the animals entered the Ark, and "the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened, and the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights." A storm is any disturbed state of a body especially affecting its surface, and strongly implying a wind force. Although a person's footsteps remain a visible lifeline within a snow-covered landscape, snow cover is considered a general danger to hiking since the snow obscures landmarks and makes the landscape itself appear uniform.[53]. Though one of the small vessels in the fleet sank to the bottom of the Florida Straits, seven of the remaining vessels reached Virginia within several days after the storm.

This is particularly true in places where snowfall is not typical but heavy accumulating snowfalls can occur. Sean Urda, a 17-year-old student from John Glenn High School, was killed when he struck a light pole while snow tubing with two other people in Huntington. The "Maximum accumulation" sections reflect the more notable category which is represented in inches of snow unless otherwise stated. This process utilizes shovels and snowplows, and is often assisted by sprinkling salt or other chloride-based chemicals, which reduce the melting temperature of snow.

The models were 50 miles off; the storm failed to bring moisture back to New York City and New Jersey. In Boston, up to 35,000 tons of salt were prepared and snow farms were readied to store the removed snow following the passage of the storm. Edward N. Rappaport and Jose Fernandez-Partagas. The book and film feature the crew of the Andrea Gail, which got caught in the Perfect Storm of 1991. [39], The National Basketball Association postponed two games scheduled to take place on January 26, both in New York City. [2][3] Schools and activities saw weather-related cancellations for one or more days. [27] Metal roofs are fairly resistant to hail damage, but may accumulate cosmetic damage in the form of dents and damaged coatings.

In ecosystems, acid rain can dissolve plant tissues of vegetations and increase acidification process in bodies of water and in soil, resulting in deaths of marine and terrestrial organisms. Most passenger rail service was suspended, and thousands of flights were cancelled. Some information such as snowfall amounts or lowest pressure may be unavailable due to a lack of documentation.

[43] Japan receives over half of its rainfall from typhoons. [46][48], Snowfall in Brooklyn, New York on January 26, Snowfall in Providence, Rhode Island, on January 27, Snowfall in Watertown, Massachusetts, on January 27, Snowfall at the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border before noon on January 27, Snow covered mailboxes in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood after the January 2015 blizzard, Up to 34.5 in (88 cm) of snow fell in Worcester, Massachusetts, marking the city's largest storm total accumulation on record. The Gilgamesh flood myth is a deluge story in the Epic of Gilgamesh.

[22], The South Brunswick Police Department said in a press release on January 25 that additional officers and public works staff would be on duty throughout the storm. On January 27, Snow started early in the morning in southwestern Nova Scotia and continued northeastward. FlightAware reported that 1,200 flights were expected to be cancelled on January 26. Boston observed 24.6 in (62 cm) of snow, its largest January storm total accumulation and its sixth largest storm total accumulation on record.[49]. [15], After the storm had passed, a number of New York City residents criticized New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's decision to shut down the city's subway system; it had never previously been closed due to snow. [30] This broke the previous record for diameter set by a hailstone 7 inches diameter and 18.75 inches circumference which fell in Aurora, Nebraska in the United States on June 22, 2003, as well as the record for weight, set by a hailstone of 1.67 pounds (0.76 kg) that fell in Coffeyville, Kansas in 1970.

On Saint James Day, while he was between Cuba and the Bahamas, a hurricane raged for nearly two days.

The first is astronomical winter, which has the season starting on a date known as the winter solstice, often on or around December 21. [3], At least two deaths related to the nor'easter occurred on Long Island, New York.

Populations living in snow-prone areas have developed various ways to travel across the snow, such as skis, snowshoes, and sleds pulled by horses, dogs, or other animals and later, snowmobiles. Electric companies brought in extra crews. The Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management released a guideline to ensure residents were safe and prepared for the nor'easter. "Hurricanes and Windstorm Coverage" Adjusters International", "10 Types Of Alien Weather That Put Earth To Shame". In Greek mythology Aeolus, keeper of storm-winds, squalls and tempests. In addition, snow can make roads much harder to travel and vehicles attempting to use them can easily become stuck.[32]. [41] Snowfall can be beneficial to agriculture by serving as a thermal insulator, conserving the heat of the Earth and protecting crops from subfreezing weather. January 24–28, 2015 North American winter storm, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New York State Department of Transportation, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Early February 2013 North American blizzard, "Winter Storm Juno Hammering New England", "Nor'easter threatens Northeast with up to 2 feet of snow", "Weather NYC: Thousands of transatlantic travellers face serious disruption caused by New York winter storm 'Juno, "Short Range Public Discussion Jan 24 2015 335 AM EST", "Probabilistic Heavy Snow And Icing Discussion Jan 23 2015 3:17AM EST", "Probabilistic Heavy Snow And Icing Discussion Jan 24 2015 3:49AM EST", "Satellite Precipitation Estimates Jan 25 2015 1545Z", "Satellite Precipitation Estimates Jan 25 2015 1945Z", "Storm Summary Number 01 For Mid-Atlantic To Northeast Major Winter Storm", "Satellite Precipitation Estimates Jan 26 2015 0915Z", "Probabilistic Heavy Snow And Icing Discussion Jan 26 2015 4:07AM EST", "Storm Summary Number 02 For Mid-Atlantic To Northeast Major Winter Storm", "Winter Storm Kari Blankets Snow-Weary New England", "Leaders in New York and New Jersey Defend Shutdown for a Blizzard That Wasn't", "Juno: Heavy Snow Continues in New England", "Winter Storm Juno: Blizzard Warnings for New York City, Boston, Parts of 7 States; Potentially Historic Northeast Snowstorm Ahead", "Snowstorm Barrels Into Northeast; New York City Subways and Buses Are Halted", "NWS: 18–24 inches for Burlington and Lower Bucks; 14–18 for parts of Bucks, Montco", "Governor signs disaster emergency proclamation", "Philadelphia, Mid-Atlantic States: Less Snow Than Expected from Juno", "Christie declares state of emergency for N.J. blizzard, urges residents to stay home", "Going Somewhere?

[29] Later that day, the governor declared a state of emergency. [6] By noon on January 25, the upper-level low was centered near the border between Iowa and Missouri in correlation with a weak shortwave trough.