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This weekend, hit by the Canadian cold current and California storm, New York and the surrounding area received a huge snowstorm. It is reported that snowfall and high winds will continue from the afternoon of the 22nd to the morning of the 24th, and the snow will be as high as 60 centimeters.
Consistent with the weather forecast, from nearly 2 o'clock in the afternoon of the 22nd, the snowflakes began to fall; as of press time, although it has not yet reached the "monster" level mentioned in the news, the wind and snow have a growing trend.
Among them, the capital Washington, D.C., and the surrounding Maryland and Virginia are "hard-hit areas".
From the White House to think tanks, almost all events were canceled because of the weather.
New Yorkers, who originally thought that this year would be warm and comfortable through the winter, suddenly did not calm down, and rushed to the mall to stock up food and prepare for "cat winter".
Because Washington has not experienced snowfall of more than 50 centimeters in 94 years, it is not an exaggeration to describe this blizzard as "once in a lifetime" and "century" snowstorm.
Because major media and weather websites began to predict this "may reach the limit" of the snowstorm more than a week in advance, people in Washington and the surrounding area were well prepared. Public schools, think tanks, etc. announced the suspension of classes or delays in activities early, the transportation department announced the suspension of the subway, and the National Science and Technology Medal Award Ceremony scheduled for the White House on the afternoon of the 22nd was also announced early in the morning, and the date was uncertain. The Washington Auto Show, which was scheduled for Saturday morning, was also postponed until noon on next Monday (January 25). Other companies, institutions, etc. have also let most of their employees go home to work, and even if they go to work, they basically go home before noon.
People who work in downtown Washington generally live outside the city, so no one goes to work means that Washington has basically become an "empty city"; when the reporter of the Overseas Chinese Daily went to Washington on the 22nd, he found that although it was in a busy period, the traffic was extremely smooth, and there were few people and cars in the city center. Near the Spring Festival, the Chinese community had to reschedule a number of Spring Festival-related evenings and celebrations this weekend; the Spring Festival reception at the Chinese Embassy in the United States was postponed from This Friday to Next Friday.
In order to avoid the blizzard at home on weekends, people who get the blizzard forecast early have gone to the supermarket to rush to buy food, gas tanks, snow salt and other "cat winter" necessities. As early as Wednesday and Thursday, there were photos of empty shelves appearing on major social networks. On Friday morning, a reporter from the Overseas Chinese Daily saw empty shelves of popular goods in several Chinese supermarkets and American supermarkets, but at the same time, the staff was trying to replenish the goods and try to let consumers buy what they wanted. The staff of more than one supermarket told reporters that they did not receive a notice of early departure, and it is estimated that they will still be open until the usual closing time, and the 24-hour business is no exception; even Saturday morning may still open on time.
However, as the northern part of the United States and Canada border minnesota, most of the city in October every year began to enter the cold winter of up to six months, living in this harsh climate, there is a boring crooked fruit brother who opened his brain and began to freeze his pants to relieve his boredom....
Throw the freshly washed wet jeans to the door, because the temperature is too low, the jeans can be completely frozen in less than half a minute, so I stand on my own...
The buddies said that every family in the neighborhood hates the long winter, and this is just to make everyone have fun...
So, every household began to imitate...
My mom came ~ ~ at first glance frightened Xiao Qiao a little
Sometimes it's actually quite weird to say...
The streets are full of jeans 👖 for lounging
Anyway, now whoever doesn't have jeans standing in front of their house is out, and the whole state is playing crazy.
However, how can you wear only one pair of pants in the winter, and some people have come to an evolution full-body version...
However, although it is fresh to play with pants, it is impossible to squat in front of the house all day to play with frozen pants... Most of the small partners are still very concerned about travel issues, and xiaoqiao intimately sends public transportation change information in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
public transport
Metro operations are not expected to be affected
The Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) has 800 staff at subway stations to clear the snow from the steps and platforms, while 1,000 maintenance personnel have been dispatched to keep the system running normally during the blizzard. Rail heaters, snow shovels and snow shoveling carriages will also be dispatched to ensure that the subway operates as usual. Some subway express lines will be changed from Friday night to be idle, ensuring that subway trains are not affected by the environment. Please check the real-time situation of the New York Subway>>http://alert.mta.info/
The weekend diversion of the subway is cancelled
The Metropolitan Transportation Department has cancelled the scheduled changes to subway services from Friday night until next Monday morning, which also includes Line 7, which was originally scheduled to stop for maintenance. At that time, all stations that were planned to close will be open for operation until the snowstorm weakens or subsides. However, the cancellation plan does not include nine stations on the Brooklyn N Line, which are currently undergoing major renovations.
Bus services are only slightly affected
From Friday night, the Metropolitan Transportation Department will remove all articulated buses and switch to short-car buses; buses will be fitted with snow tires and snow chains. In addition, the Metropolitan Transportation Department will dispatch 37 snow removal vehicles to ensure the smooth flow of platforms and roads. Please check the real-time situation of new York buses>>http://alert.mta.info/
The Long Island Railroad may reduce the frequency of services or even cancel services
The Metropolitan Transportation Department said the Long Island Railroad could change its frequency or even cancel service if winds reached 39 miles per hour, zero visibility, icy switches or power outages. The Metropolitan Transportation Department said it had dispatched a number of snow removal equipment to ensure that trains entered and exited Long Island smoothly. Please check the real-time situation of the Long Island Railway>>http://alert.mta.info/
The Northern Railways may cut services or even cancel services
The Metro-North Railroad to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut is not expected to be severely affected, but it is also prepared for the worst. Please check the real-time situation of the Northern Railway>>http://alert.mta.info/
NSW HAS NOT ANNOUNCED ANY SERVICE CHANGES
For NJ transit real-time information, please check >>http://www.njtransit.com/sa/sa_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=TravelAlertsTo
The PATH train service is expected to operate normally
However, the planned emergency response exercise has been cancelled. Please check the real-time status of PATH trains>>http://www.panynj.gov/path/
New York waterways restrict ferry service frequencies
As of Tuesday, NY Waterway has begun restricting ferry service frequencies. Please check the >>http://www.nywaterway.com/AdvisoriesAlerts.aspx for real-time information on the waterways of New York
Staten Island Ferries operate normally
Staten Island Ferry is not currently announcing any service changes.
U.S. Rail announced several line changes to service
Amtrak lines to and from New York City, such as Acela Express and Northast Regional, will operate on modified routes. Please refer to the >>https://www.amtrak.com/service-alerts-and-notices for real-time information on railroads in the United States
Schools & Exams
At present, New York City has not announced any notice of school closures
For school closures, please click >>http://www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/school-closings/
The "Winter Jam" winter sports festival, which was scheduled to run in Central Park on Saturday, has been cancelled
Several SAT test centers in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have been forced to postpone their tests, and some have changed their test venue addresses
In Manhattan, The Bronx, and Brooklyn, New York City, 5 test centers announced the postponement of the test, and 4 test centers changed their test venue addresses. Candidates must see clearly, and don't run to the wrong exam room when the time comes! College Board emphasizes: Run to the wrong test center, the score is invalid! For more information, please refer to the official website: https://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-test-center-closings?affiliateId=newsmodule&bannerId=sattestcenterclosings#closedNY
Airport flights
Several airlines have announced exemptions to flight change fees
Airlines have issued travel warnings: Passengers planning to travel this weekend are best able to check the real-time status of their flights by logging on to the airline's website and app before leaving.
In order to avoid unnecessary travel difficulties for passengers, a number of airlines, including United, Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, allow passengers traveling to or from specific cities to change their flight tickets free of charge on the eve of a snowstorm.
The American Airlines will provide free replacement tickets for passengers travelling to or from the following cities and airports: BWI, Charleston, W.Va. (CRO)， Charlottesville, Va. (CHO)， Lynchburg, Va. (LYH)， PHL, Richmond, Va. (RIC)， Roanoke, Va. (ROA), Washington Dulles International Airport (Dulles) and Washington Reagan National Airports. Passengers traveling from the above cities and airports, who were originally scheduled to travel between January 22 and 24, will be able to change their tickets to January 20 and 26 free of charge.
Delta Air Lines said that if a passenger's flight is delayed or cancelled because of the East China snowstorm, they will receive a refund of their ticket, and Delta Air Lines will provide a free ticket change service for passengers traveling between the 24th and 26th. Delta air lines have also issued travel warnings to several eastern U.S. airports and cities, including New York's Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark, New Jersey' airports.
JetBlue will change tickets free of charge for passengers travelling between 22nd and 23rd airports in Washington and at Virginia's "Baltimore Washington International Airport" (BWI). JetBlue will rebook these passengers to their tickets before January 29 free of charge, and if their passengers' flights are cancelled, passengers can also choose to refund them.
United Airlines has also issued travel warnings and free ticket changes to a range of cities in the Eastern United States, and passengers with travel plans between the 22nd and 24th can log on to the United Airlines website to check whether the city they are arriving in or departing from is listed. United Airlines will change tickets free of charge for passengers travelling during this period. Maddie King, a spokesman for the company, said we hope to give our passengers enough time to reconsider their travel plans. ”
A port authority spokesman said airlines would decide on Friday whether to cancel flights, and federal officials would also decide whether airports would close depending on the wind.
Highway street
There are no road problems in the tri-state area
Some towns in the tri-state area are fully prepared, and salt spreaders, snow salt and snow shovel equipment are ready to cope with multi-day snowstorms.
The New York City Department of Transportation announced the suspension of street street parking regulations on Saturday, January 23
Residents of Hoboken, New Jersey, had to remove their bikes from the shovels on Friday night or risk being towed.
Specific information on local emergency pistes can be found on the official website>>http://www.hobokennj.org/snow the Hoboken City Hall car park will be open to residents and parking fees can be discounted.
I hope that the friends in the northeast can spend a safe and happy weekend