Huge winter snowstorm brings rain and winds to northeast US

A powerful winter snowstorm has hit the states of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey in the US, bringing with it up to 35 centimetres of snow in some areas. Authorities are recommending residents stay inside – as the mix of snow, sleet and rain is making for dangerous road conditions. Snowploughs have been busy cleaning roadways, sidewalks and parking lots as the country’s northeast experiences blizzard-like conditions. The accumulation has proved dangerous for vehicles not equipped to handle the downpour. Residents are being urged to stay off the streets and wait out the storms inside their homes.