Winter storm live updates: New York City sees highest daily snowfall in over 2 years

Central Park recorded 3.2 inches of snow.

A snowstorm struck the Northeast on Tuesday, blanketing roads with snow from Pennsylvania to New Jersey to New York to New England.

The fast-moving storm hit Tuesday morning ahead of rush hour and ended Tuesday afternoon.

Suburbs were hit the hardest. New York City and Boston, which were forecast to get 4 to 8 inches, saw just 3.2 inches and 0.1 inch respectively.

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New York City, Boston close schools

New York City's public schools, the largest system in the country, will be closed Tuesday, with classes moving to remote learning, Mayor Eric Adams announced.

This marks the first time in two years that New York City has been under a winter storm watch.

Boston Public Schools will also be closed Tuesday.


1,100 flights canceled

More than 1,100 flights have been canceled Tuesday within, into or out of the U.S., with airports in New York City and Boston hit the hardest.