Blizzard Begins to Wallop Northeastern U.S.
Source: Reuters
Blizzard begins to wallop northeastern U.S.
Fri Feb 8, 2013 1:26pm EST
By Scott Malone and Shannon Stapleton
BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - A blizzard blew into the northeastern United States on Friday, cutting short the workweek for millions who feared being stranded as state officials ordered roads closed ahead of what forecasters said could be record-setting snowfall.
Authorities scrambled to prepare for the storm, which had already resulted in a massive traffic pile-up in southern Maine and prompted organizers of the nation's sledding championship in Maine to postpone a race scheduled for Saturday, fearing too much snow for the competition.
From New York to Maine, the storm began gently, dropping a light dusting of snow, but officials urged residents to stay home, rather than risk getting stuck in deep drifts when the storm kicks up later Friday afternoon.
Even in its early stages, the storm created some panic. Drivers lined up at gas stations to top off their tanks, grocery stores were swamped as shoppers stocked up on bread and milk, and travelers were forced to confront flight delays and cancellations.
Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE91611P20130208
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and I was surprised to learn 10 years ago that they do similar there if the snow is bad enough. She risked it one night when she needed to get to the hospital pronto with her daughter, the police stopped her and given the expo escorted her the rest of the way. 
Hoping we don't lose electricity, it's going to be more than difficult for maintenance crews to work of wires with 3 ft of snow and 50-70 ml hour winds.
Please all in the area of storm, keep safe. 
Worse than us in NJ. Stay safe!!!
I'm cornfuzed.
They said it would start about 1PM, but there was an inch on the ground when I got up at 8AM. I headed for the local Radio Shack and traded up to a cell phone with a built-wifi, so I won't be cut off from the world if the lights go out like with Hurricane Sandy.
Bon Jovi have a gig at the casino in Uncasville CT tomorrow -- they say it's still gong on.
rocktivity
Lots of sleet that hurts when it hits you. It's also very slippery.
