Spring might be next week, but severe winter storm Stella in the Northeast is causing slowdowns and even travel bans from parts of Virginia up through Maine. Brace yourself – Nor’easter is here.
Severe blizzard conditions are hitting the Northeast causing many road closures and delays.
The area is expected to get nearly 22 inches of snow in the coming days.
#CTtraffic: 5am-10am troopers responded to 14 no-injury crashes, 34 motorist assists & 342 calls for service. Travel ban remains in effect. pic.twitter.com/CqKo9ASbvk
– CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) March 14, 2017
Blizzard Stella conditions -WBZ-TV
#BPDWeatherAlert Snow Emergency declared in Boston. Parking ban in effect as of 7am
– Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) March 14, 2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced temporary tractor trailer bans on interstates on I-81, I-84, I-86/Route 17, I-88 and all of the New York State Thruway. The Governor also announced a full travel ban for all of Broome County beginning at 9 am.
Metro-North service will also be suspended at 12 pm due to weather conditions. Currently, MTA New York City bus service remains active but as conditions worsen, bus service may be suspended. Travelers are encouraged to check www.mta.info for service updates and to see when their last inbound or outbound trains will depart.
UPDATE: 16 inches so far with 2-3″ per hour snowfall as of 11 am in Highlands, NY! Drifts 3-4 feet @breakingweather@AccuRayno#blizzardpic.twitter.com/jw4cBNXrHz
– Reed Timmer (@ReedTimmerAccu) March 14, 2017
Blizzard Warnings for parts of Long Island have been converted to Winter Storm Warnings as more in the way of a wintry mix is expected. pic.twitter.com/4hx357fRYd
– NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) March 14, 2017
ATTENTION: Starting at 10 p.m. tonight travel restrictions are in place. ⚠️ ❄️ More info. → https://t.co/YG60PdfFSd#Stella#PAWinterpic.twitter.com/fHUmduV3dT
– PennDOT (@PennDOTNews) March 14, 2017
These restrictions will be in place on Interstates 70, 76, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 95, 283, 176, 180, 476, 380 and all expressways not on the interstate system. The Turnpike will have the same restrictions beginning at 10 p.m. Monday from the Bedford Interchange east to NJ and on the entire Northeastern extension.