New Yorkers out on the streets despite winter storm

NTD Staff
By NTD Staff
March 14, 2017US News
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Snow piled up rapidly in parts of the northeast United States on Tuesday (March 14) as a blizzard blew in, with residents being advised to stay at home, airlines grounding flights and schools canceling classes as the storm was forecast to worsen through the morning.

The National Weather Service (NWS) warned some 50 million people from Pennsylvania to Maine of a “rapidly intensifying nor’easter” that was unusual for so late in the winter. Some could expect to find themselves surrounded by up to 2 feet (60 cm) of snow by early Wednesday, the federal agency predicted.

New York City was predicted to escape the worst of it after the NWS withdrew its blizzard warning for the city on Tuesday morning, replacing it with a mere “winter weather advisory.” The service sharply reduced its snowfall forecast for the city to between 4 and 8 inches.

Still, city life was already disrupted, with many New Yorkers already planning to stay home. Those who did go outside trudged through ankle-deep snow.

As workers in New York City’s Times Square used snowplows and shovels to keep the sidewalks clear, people seemed to be taking the storm in stride.

“It’s not like a storm. I feel like I’m in the mountains. It’s like cross-country. It’s really wonderful. And to feel it in New York, it’s really exciting.” said Melanie, originally from the Czech Republic.

“I love it. I love it. I love being outside. I love all this whitish scenario. It’s very beautiful to be outside,” added Ruben.

Joe, who was on his way to work, said, “The wintry mix feels like glass shards against my face. That’s not so good. Otherwise, it’s okay.”

Some 50 million people along the Eastern Seaboard were under storm or blizzard warnings and watches.

United Nations headquarters closed on Tuesday, but the New York Stock Exchange remained open.

 

(Reuters)

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