Blizzard recap: Record-breaking storm dumps up to 3 feet of snow in some areas as cities across the Northeast begin to dig out
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Key Points:
- Rhode Island experienced a record-breaking snowfall with 32.8 inches recorded at T.F. Green International Airport, surpassing the previous record set in 1978; Warwick reported over 36 inches of snow.
- New York City officially ended its storm designation at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, requiring property owners to clear sidewalks by 8:30 p.m., although hazardous conditions remain.
- Major Northeast airports faced severe disruptions with over 6,000 flights canceled nationwide on Monday, including 90% or more cancellations at key airports such as LaGuardia and Boston Logan.
- Travel bans and emergency declarations remain in effect across multiple Northeast states, including Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and parts of New York
