Heavy snowfall, freezing rain, icy roads: Striking photos of snow-covered US coasts in the wake of winter storm

On January 7, a major winter storm blanketed several communities in New England with heavy snow and freezing rain. Residents were prompted to hastily retrieve their shovels and snowblowers, striving to clear sidewalks and driveways in response to the challenging weather conditions. (AP photo)

Winter storm warnings and watches were in place across the Northeast, and treacherous icy roads extended the risk of hazardous travel as far south as North Carolina. (AP photo)

A Sierra Nevada storm carrying substantial snowfall led to the Northeast snow, resulting in the closure of a section of interstate on Saturday and briefly caused power outages for tens of thousands of residents in Reno, Nevada. Over 11,000 electric customers in California experienced a power outage on January 7 afternoon. (Reuters photo)

The storm extended its impact into Maine, bringing snow accumulations of up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) in certain areas, and locally higher amounts over southern New Hampshire and southwestern Maine. Wind gusts reaching up to 35 mph (56 kph) were anticipated to contribute to blowing and drifting snow. In Vermont, moderate to heavy snowfall was predicted to persist, with total accumulations ranging from 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 centimeters). (AP photo)

Hundreds of flights at Logan International Airport experienced delays or cancellations, as per FlightAware, a tracking website. (Reuters photo)

Certain Massachusetts communities had measured over a foot (30 centimeters) of snow, as reported by the National Weather Service. Additionally, almost 13,000 electric customers in the state were without power during the afternoon on January 7. (Reuters photo)

While New York City primarily got rain, northern and western counties registered significant snowfall by January 7 morning. Millbrook in Dutchess County, located approximately 75 miles north of New York, accumulated a foot of snow, while Port Jervis in Orange County reported 13 inches. (AP)

Coastal communities experienced lower snowfall totals, with Boston recording only a few inches (centimeters). The expectation was for snow to persist throughout the day. (AP)

Residents in Cambridge, where the snowfall was less intense, promptly ventured outside. Alison Conley, 26, a consultant said, “I think it’s funny because everyone’s been freaking out about it. We’ve been betting as to how much snow we’re actually going to have and it’s looking like not that much is going to stick.” (AP)