Blizzard updates: 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 set a new all-time snowfall record with 32.8 inches recorded at T.F. Green International Airport, surpassing the previous record from 1978, with totals in Warwick reaching 36.2 inches.
- New York City lifted its travel ban as of 4:30 p.m. Monday, requiring property owners to clear sidewalks by 8:30 p.m., while other Northeast states maintain various travel restrictions and bans due to hazardous conditions.
- Over 6,000 flights were canceled nationwide on Monday, severely impacting major Northeast airports including New York City, Boston, and Rhode Island, with travel disruptions expected to continue into Tuesday.
- Public transit systems in the Northeast are largely suspended or operating with reduced service
