A snow plow works to widen a street during a snow storm February 13 in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Another winter storm brought heavy snow and wind to the region. (Getty)
Almost immediately after shoveling out from Winter Storm Niko, another big snowfall blanketed the Northeast. Winter Storm Orson brought well over 1 foot of snow to areas in New England starting February 12 and ending February 13.
The mix of snow, ice and strong gusts of winds made travel around the area treacherous, and many schools and businesses closed as a result.
Latest NAM 3km data for winter storm #orson. Maine bares the brunt with an additional 15-20” of snowfall possible through Sunday/Monday
Here are the pictures and videos from the winter storm that you need to see:
Very Low Visibility Was Reported February 13
The blowing and drifting of snow caused low visibility in affected areas, and motorists were urged to stay home.
Snow From Orson Came Down Early
The snow began early in the afternoon in New York on February 12.
Bangor Had About 3 Inches At Midnight
The snow accumulation in Bangor, Maine was 2.7 inches at Midnight, the National Weather Service reported.
A car crashed into a snowplow in New York
The New York Thruway Authority issued a plea on Twitter for motorists driving through Orson to take it easy and be careful on the roads. The accompanying picture showed a car crashing into the back of a snowplow.
Winter Storm #Orson – Please take it slow and #DontCrowdThePlow! This accident occurred earlier this morning on I-87 just north of #NYC.
7.5 Inches Came Down By 5:30 p.m. Eastern
A Twitter user posted an image showing that Orson had already brought 7.5 inches of snow.
Albany Experienced a Steady Snowfall Sunday Evening
The Weather Channel reporter Raegan Medgie was in Albany to cover Orson and caught its beginning.
Worst of #orson stopping at 3am! @weatherchannel live until 10pm in Downtown Albany. 8-12 inches expected…we’re getting there!
