Snowfall could reach 2 to 3 inches per hour, with wind gusts between 40 mph and 75 mph (representational image)
A powerful winter storm is slamming the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, prompting emergency declarations and strict travel restrictions across several states.
Winter storm and blizzard warnings stretch from Maryland to Maine, affecting nearly 54 million people, according to the National Weather Service.
Snowfall could reach 2 to 3 inches per hour, with wind gusts between 40 mph and 75 mph.
Airlines have canceled more than 8,000 flights for Sunday and Monday, mainly in Boston and the New York area, per FlightAware data. Travelers nationwide are also facing around 20,000 delays.
New York City began a travel ban at 9 p.m., warning the storm could rank among its 10 worst in 150 years.
Officials warn of downed trees, coastal flooding, and dangerous conditions along the busy I-95 corridor as the storm peaks Monday morning.