Historic Blizzard Shuts Down the Mid-Atlantic
A record setting winter storm hit the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region over the weekend, bringing hurricane force winds, freezing rain, coastal flooding and more than two feet (60 cm) of snow in many cities. Forecast models came into agreement several days out that a blizzard would affect the mid-Atlantic, giving officials and residents sufficient time to make the necessary preparations. A total of eleven states declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm, including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, Virginia, Delaware, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia.

