Published: March 21,2016
After dumping upwards of 18 inches of snow on parts of Colorado, Winter Storm Regis has moved east and is delivering a snowy punch to parts of the Northeast.
As much as a foot of snow could fall on New England before the storm system moves out to sea, and officials are taking no chances. Schools in Boston will be closed on Monday, and travel advisories have been issued in other locales.
In Buxton, Maine, a school bus slid off a snowy Route 22 Monday morning, but no students were injured, according to WGME.com. The children had to be evacuated from the bus due to carbon monoxide fears, students told WGME.com.
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Here are the latest impacts from this winter storm.
Massachusetts
Boston Public Schools announced it would be closed Monday, and that there would be no bus service.
Snow from Boston's spring storm being illuminated by Fenway Parks massive lights overnight. @universalhub
"An
important factor in this decision is the timing of the snowstorm,
with several inches of snow expected to fall during the morning commute.
Because safety is a top priority of Boston Public Schools, Mayor Walsh and Superintendent Chang made the decision to close schools on Monday," said a statement on the Boston Public Schools website.
More than 100 flights into and out of Boston Logan International Airport were canceled Monday morning, according to FlightAware.
Parking bans and snow emergencies went into effect for Milton and Salem ahead of the storm, CBS Boston reported.(MORE: Severe Weather Threat Returns This Week)
Despite a relative lack of snow for much of the state this year, some residents were not happy to see the winter weather arrive after the first day of spring.
"I'm not looking forward to it. I don't like snow in the spring," Braintree resident Ashley Candido told WHDH.com. "We need the sun. I'm ready for spring."
Maine
More than a half-foot of snow has fallen on parts of the Pine Tree State, and the wintry weather caused travel problems Monday morning.
Car off the road in Gorham by the 22/114 bypass.#mewx
New Hampshire
A pair of police cruisers were involved in accidents on snowy roads Monday morning, according to the New Hampshire Union Leader. The first police car was involved in an accident on I-95 South near Exit 7, and the second cruiser was hit while responding to the accident, the report added. None of the injuries sustained during the two collisions are believed to be serious, the report added.A DOT truck flipped onto its side along I-93 North in Canterbury early Monday morning, the Union Leader also reported. Speed limits were reduced on most state highways Monday morning.
More than 6 inches of snow were reported in several locations across the state Monday morning.
Connecticut
Some of the biggest snow totals from Regis's East Coast wallop came in Connecticut, where at least a half-foot of snow fell in Tolland by Monday morning. The snow had an impact on travel, the Hartford Courant reported, as multiple tractor-trailers crashed along Interstate 84 and authorities responded to numerous spinouts across the state. No serious injuries had been reported, however.More than 100 school systems in Connecticut canceled or delayed classes for Monday, the report added.
Rhode Island
Nearly a dozen flights were canceled out of T.F. Green Airport Monday morning because of the snow, WPRI.com reported.(MORE: February Was Most Abnormally Warm Month Ever Recorded, NASA and NOAA Say)
Providence Public Schools was among many districts that canceled school on Monday, and some businesses will also be closed for Regis. WPRI.com has a complete list of closures.
New York
Although New York City is expected to receive minimal snow totals from Regis, Mayor Bill de Blasio urged drivers to be cautious of slick roadways during the Monday morning commute. A travel advisory was issued through Monday morning, according to the Associated Press, and alternate side parking was suspended.New Jersey
Most areas saw less than an inch of snow from Regis, and the snow mostly stuck to grassy surfaces, vehicles and roofs. Drivers were asked to exercise caution on bridges and overpasses in case they are snow-covered, the AP said.Colorado
More than 10 inches of snow had fallen by Friday morning in Boulder, according to National Weather Service reports. Across most of eastern Colorado, roads were snow-covered and slushy, which led to some travel problems.Multiple crashes due to icy roads were reported Saturday morning, according to The Denver Channel. Numerous accidents and icy roads forced Denver police to close the southbound I-25 lanes shortly before 8 a.m.
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A snow plow flipped onto its side Friday morning in Denver's Green Valley Ranch neighborhood, CBS Denver reported. There were no injuries, but the plow remained on its side for a few hours, the report added.
The weather beast is out at the rolled plow 56th and Picadilly- driver not hurt @gooddayco #COtraffic
Wyoming
Heavy snow forced the Department of Transportation to close a stretch of Interstate 80 from Laramie to Cheyenne on Thursday – nearly 50 miles of roadway.Although snowy conditions were expected to continue into Friday in the area, the interstate was reopened Thursday evening, the AP reported.
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