New York, the bustling Big Apple has ground to a near standstill as the East Coast endures one of the worst storms in its history.
Winter Storm Juno could dump up to 30 inches of snow in some parts of New Jersey, Maine and New Hampshire.
Philadelphia is expected to receive up to 10 inches of snow and strong winds.
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On Monday night the authorities had banned travel on city streets and highways in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey, except for emergency services and essential personnel.
Beautiful shot of #LadyLiberty on a snowy New York night. MT:@earthcam. #Snowmageddon2015 pic.twitter.com/aCwBeTWIib
— KenWayne (@KenWayne) January 27, 201514 inches so far in CT. Trapped at office due to Driving Ban! #blizzardof2015 #snowpocalypse #Snowmageddon2015 pic.twitter.com/leJPfqul9y
— Mike Mozart (@JeepersMedia) January 27, 2015As of midnight Rhode Island had implemented a travel ban on all roads and closed its bridges.
Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo told residents to prepare for 2-3 feet of snow and to expect to potentially be without power for days. “Stay in your house until you hear otherwise,” she warned.
Commuters in New Jersey can expect delays until at least Thursday after the Transit train service was shut down at 9pm on Monday.
The scene at my tiny local wine/liquor store. Keeping them priorities straight, NYC. #Snowmageddon2015 pic.twitter.com/QbexR3WjFu
— Lindsay Ellis (@thelindsayellis) January 27, 2015No TV, No Power, romantic candles You know what gonna happen in 9 months don't you !!! #Snowmageddon2015 #babyboom
— Netty Heart (@Netty47Hart) January 27, 2015#TimesSquare looking fairly empty & white right now. #Snowmageddon2015 pic.twitter.com/L5sxHHffQu
— The Ultimate Postman (@Postman_Paddy) January 27, 2015As of 6pm on Monday, the Associated Press estimated more than 7,500 flights and counting had been cancelled across the region, which is home to some 35million people.
