Quick-hitting winter storm exits I-95 corridor after dumping snow from Washington to Boston

Final burst of snow in Boston as quick-hitting winter storm leaves the coast

The flakes were still flying Monday morning in Boston, MA. FOX Weather Meteorologist Michael Estime reported 4-5 inches of snow had falling in the Boston metro area. 

NEW YORK – Slick roads and air travel delays made for a slow-going Monday morning at some of the nation’s busiest airports after a quick-hitting but strong winter storm dumped snow along the heavily traveled Interstate 95 corridor from Washington to Boston.

While big metro areas like New York City were spared major accumulations, the snow was enough to delay and cancel early-morning flights out of New York's three major airports and Boston Logan International.

The brunt of the storm was felt in the interior Northeast, like New York's Hudson Valley region. Hopewell Junction, New York, reported 8 inches of snow from the weekend storm.

Flakes were still flying early Monday morning in portions of New England.

"Snow is still coming on down," FOX Weather Meteorologist Michael Estime reported from Boston. "We have a little bit more before this event finally winds down."

Between 4 and 5 inches of snow accumulation was reported in some parts of the Boston metro area.

The snow will help lock in life-threatening cold temperatures that will move in through the day on Monday.

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The interior Northeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic, including parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, saw the most snow from this storm.

Grantsville, Maryland, recorded 10.8 inches of snow, while the Delaware Water Gap between Pennsylvania and New Jersey registered 7.8 inches.

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The snow broke out across portions of the Appalachians and mid-Atlantic early Sunday morning, and as the system moved off to the north and east, it caused problems in the Northeast before eventually impacting New England.

Flakes fell on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, where the weather played a factor in the Eagles defeating the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL divisional playoff game. 

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker issued a snow emergency on Sunday as Eagles fans headed home. 

"While the total snowfall amount is not yet confirmed, it is necessary for our Streets Department and all other City departments to be able to be ready to operate at snow emergency level," Parker said in a statement. "We are always focused on the safety of our residents and all departments are working 24/7 to make sure we are fully prepared."

Due to the snowfall, combined with potentially life-threatening cold, the governor of New Jersey declared a state of emergency and told residents to prepare for below-zero wind chills after the storm moves through.

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Snow falls in York, PA amid quick-hitting winter storm

Snow falls in York, PA Sunday amid quick-hitting winter storm (Video Credit: Jack Brown via Storyful).

"Following this weekend’s snow, we are expecting extreme cold with wind chills reaching -10 degrees or below," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement over the weekend. "Dangerously cold conditions are expected to persist through most of next week. Please limit your time outdoors and keep your pets inside as much as possible."

Heavy snow was coming down in northern New Jersey on Sunday evening and had spread across the Garden State by Sunday night.

The governors of several other states have echoed those concerns and told their residents to brace for not only the snow but also the brutally cold and dangerous temperatures.

"We’ve only had relatively light snow so far this winter, but this is the first snowstorm where most of the state can expect to see an accumulation of more than several inches," Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement. "Stay home if you can and watch football. If you need to drive, take it slow, and if you approach a plow, please keep a safe distance and allow them to do their jobs."

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll have also advised their residents to prepare and review winter weather safety tips.

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Snow falling in Brooklyn, New York

Heavy snow fell on Sunday night across New York City where this snow scene was recorded in Brooklyn. 

"As we continue to monitor the storm, we want everyone to be prepared and plan accordingly, especially residents and visitors that may have plans to travel over the holiday weekend," Healey said in a statement. "We advise you to use extra care on the roads Sunday into Monday morning and take the time to check in on your neighbors to make sure everyone stays warm and safe."

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FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen reports from Arlington, Virginia where snow moved into the Washington region on Sunday as part of an East Coast snowstorm moving up the I-95 corridor. 

In Baltimore, the mayor announced over the weekend that the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, which was set for Monday, has been called off.

"This decision has been made in light of the severe winter weather, snow accumulation, and icy temperatures predicted for Baltimore," Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott said on X.

As the strengthening winter storm continued on its journey to the east, its impacts were felt at some of the nation’s busiest airports.

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Officials with Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, announced that due to the winter weather conditions, the facility would remain closed to visitors and family pass holders for the rest of Sunday and would reopen at 10 a.m. on Monday.

Members of the military walk towards a vehicle blocking a street as snow falls in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2025, one day before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

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On Sunday, flakes fell on crowds hoping to attend President-elect Donald Trump's pre-inauguration celebration in Washington. Because of the extreme cold and wind conditions, Monday's inauguration has been moved indoors.

"I have ordered the Inauguration Address, in addition to prayers and other speeches, to be delivered in the United States Capitol Rotunda, as was used by Ronald Reagan in 1985, also because of very cold weather. The various Dignitaries and Guests will be brought into the Capitol," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Friday. "We will open Capital One Arena on Monday for LIVE viewing of this Historic event, and to host the Presidential Parade. I will join the crowd at Capital One, after my Swearing In."

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By Sunday night, snowfall totals across the Northeast averaged between 3 and 5 inches, with isolated higher totals of 7 inches.

A winter storm arrived on the Jersey Shore on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. Snow seen in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.

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