If you are planning a weekend trip to New England, your travels may be foiled.
An ice storm swept through the region yesterday, causing power outages, transport snarl-ups and school closures, and prompted the governors of Massachusetts and New Hampshire to declare a state of emergency.
Almost one million businesses and homes lost power after the ice and wind toppled trees and downed electric lines. Officials say it could take days to completely restore service.
Airports from New York to Maine have been negatively affected by the storm, which is winding down today. Departure delays at New York’s LaGuardia and JFK airports are currently averaging 1 1/2 hours, and Logan airport in Boston is experiencing arrival delays of 31 minutes.
Road travel is also treacherous today, with ice, fallen trees and other debris making many routes dangerous or impassable. Authorities in many parts of New England have asked people to not take unnecessary car journeys if possible.
Some commuter rail lines in Massachusetts also reported delays due to crews clearing downed tree limbs from train tracks.
Related Links: CBS News, The FAA, Fox News, Boston.com
By Karen Elowitt for PeterGreenberg.com.
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