The causes, impacts and solutions to the recent snowstorm in New York

Severe blizzard "Jonas" swept through the northeastern United States, and 11 states in the United States declared a state of emergency. In some areas, the thickness of the blizzard exceeded 1 meter.

The blizzard that swept through the northeastern United States has passed, causing at least 25 deaths and tens of thousands of flights being cancelled. The "Jonas" snowstorm started at noon on Friday and lasted until midnight on Saturday, bringing about 68 centimeters of snow to New York's Central Park, making it the second-highest record in New York history. Some areas of Washington have snow depths of up to 90 centimeters, which is also among the top five states in history. According to the Associated Press, 25 people have died due to the current blizzard, most of which were caused by traffic accidents caused by slippery roads in the snow, accidents while shoveling snow, and the low temperatures caused by the blizzard. Eleven states in the northeastern United States and the capital Washington, DC, have successively declared a state of emergency. Snowplows ply the streets, and emergency vehicles such as police cars and ambulances are on standby. New York even issued a ban on movement when the heavy snow came, not allowing residents to move around the city. Broadway shows and various sporting events have been canceled or postponed. After the blizzard, flights in the northeastern United States have basically been canceled. After canceling more than 5,100 flights on Saturday and 3,300 flights on Sunday, this total snowstorm resulted in the cancellation of 11,000 flights. Traffic in the Washington area had not resumed on Sunday, and famous tourist attractions such as the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial were closed by snow, while public schools in the area would remain closed on Monday.

The National Weather Service said that as of that night, the amount of snowfall in New York reached 68.1 centimeters, making it the second largest snowstorm in New York history. The number of people affected by this severe weather reached 85 million. City governments in New York and Baltimore have ordered that all vehicles except emergency rescue vehicles be off the road. Cities such as New York, Philadelphia and Washington have announced the suspension of some public transportation and blocked all tunnels and bridges.

About 7,000 flights were canceled this weekend***. Many American media used the words "once in a century" and "once in a lifetime" to describe the severity of this blizzard. Climate experts commented that the level of this snowstorm "can be included in the top ten in history."

So what specific impact did this blizzard have on the local people in the United States? It is understood that when "Jonas" hits this time, the American people received relevant early warning reminders a week in advance, and the police also issued response tips in advance, including preparations for clearing snow and spreading salt, and ordinary people also did After being mentally prepared, I went to the supermarket early to stock up on goods.

Ms. Wu, a Chinese working in New York, said that the price of vegetables in Chinatown has basically doubled. On Saturdays in New York, ground buses basically stop running after 12 o'clock. At 2:30 p.m., the government A text message was sent to the mobile phone saying that private cars on the ground cannot operate after 2:30, and all open-air subway services are suspended after 4:00. The snow on the main roads in the city has basically been cleared, but some branch roads are still basically in pristine condition, with snow reaching half height.

Due to bad weather, many performances at Broadway theaters were canceled. Audiences who came with tickets could only leave disappointed. Faced with the sudden heavy snow, some local people seemed very excited. "I think it's great. I like strong beer, hot coffee, cider, and heavy snow." "I love all of this. This is great." "It all looks beautiful when covered with snow." People sighed.

Some people are happy and some are worried. Mr. Miao acted out the American version of "A Man on the Road" while on a business trip. "Originally, I was on a business trip in another city and was going to New York to transfer back to China. I originally wanted to take the bus, but the bus was canceled due to the snowstorm. Then I changed to the train. The train stopped two-thirds of the way there. It stopped and could not be driven again, and then I waited at the station for a long time. I found a local illegal car driver who took me to the hotel. The flight that I was supposed to take off today was canceled because of this. It was postponed by one day. I had to wait longer than the original flight. I planned to go back one day later. I was actually on a business trip in the United States in the middle of the week and planned to go back this weekend, but unfortunately there was a snowstorm. ”