In pictures: Winter storm slams the east coast
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Key Points:
- A powerful winter storm struck the northeast U.S. on Monday, causing widespread travel disruptions and flight cancellations in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
- Travel bans were implemented but lifted by midday, allowing some recovery in transportation.
- Some areas in Connecticut received up to two feet of snow, while parts of New York recorded up to 24 inches.
- Thousands of residents in New York and New Jersey experienced power outages, with nearly 40,000 customers in New Jersey still without electricity as of early evening.
- The storm significantly impacted daily life, leaving millions stranded at home across the affected states.
