A powerful winter storm is wreaking havoc on the East Coast, bringing heavy snowfall and hazardous travel conditions. Millions are under winter alerts, with some areas facing up to 15 inches of snow. The storm has also claimed a life in Missouri, where a public works employee died while on duty.
A winter storm is moving east today from the Ohio Valley to the mid-Atlantic, producing heavy to moderate snow across states in the East and making travel hazardous. This morning, 62 million people are under winter alerts stretching from Illinois to southern New Jersey. In the central Plains, 15 inches of snow could fall, the highest in a decade or more, with roads becoming impassable. Eastern Seaboard cities including Washington, D.C.
, could get 6 to 12 inches of snow, making things tough for commuters, with 2 to 4 inches expected across parts of the Ohio Valley and the central Appalachians. Ice and freezing rain will develop over parts of the Ohio Valley to the mid-Atlantic, ending by this evening. Dangerous travel conditions will develop over the region.Everett Carter, 61, who dedicated 40 years of service to Jackson County, including the last 8 years with the Public Works team, died as he was working in the unincorporated area Blue Summit, officials said.Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. Following this tragedy, snow removal operations were paused yesterday and resumed today at 7 a.m. Thank you for your understanding and patience,” the county said in a statement. Jackson County is cooperating with the Missouri State Highway Patrol as they conduct an investigation into the incident. “This incident serves as a solemn reminder of the dedication and risks faced by public servants like Mr. Carter, who worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities,” the release said.due to the storm and state officials have urged locals to avoid travel. Meanwhile in Kentucky, state police said dispatch received over 1,450 calls — a 70% increase compared to normal — from Sunday to Monday. Troopers also assisted nearly 300 stranded motorists since the storm started, according to Kentucky State Police.Meanwhile some areas of New York clocked over 6 feet of sno
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