Heavy snow and strong winds are pushing across the northeastern United States as a powerful winter storm intensifies offshore. Forecasters say the system now meets the definition of a bomb cyclone after a rapid drop in central pressure over 24 hours. Blizzard warnings are in place for major cities along the I-95 corridor, including New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. Snowfall rates of up to three inches per hour have been recorded in some areas, with gusts reaching 60 miles per hour. According to FOX News, more than 250,000 customers are without electricity across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with New Jersey reporting the highest number of outages. Travel conditions are deteriorating as whiteout conditions reduce visibility and snow continues to accumulate.
