Sunday, January 31, 2010
WASHINGTON: A powerful winter storm swept through southern and mid-Atlantic states Sunday, dumping up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) of snow in some areas.
Six inches of snow dropped in Washington, DC, where the storm took many by surprise.
In Virginia, driving was clearly treacherous, despite the best efforts of snow plow crews.
In North Carolina, a state that doesn't often have to cope with winter storms, only a limited number of plowers were available to clear hundreds of kilometers of paved roads. Seven to 12 inches (30 centimeters) of snow fell across the state.
Hundreds of accidents were reported across the state, and two road accident deaths were attributed to the storm.
It was a similar story in Tennessee, where it was reported that 900 customers lost power due to the storm.
Travelers at Nashville International Airport also had to show patience. Many flights were canceled or delayed.
WASHINGTON: A powerful winter storm swept through southern and mid-Atlantic states Sunday, dumping up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) of snow in some areas.
Six inches of snow dropped in Washington, DC, where the storm took many by surprise.
In Virginia, driving was clearly treacherous, despite the best efforts of snow plow crews.
In North Carolina, a state that doesn't often have to cope with winter storms, only a limited number of plowers were available to clear hundreds of kilometers of paved roads. Seven to 12 inches (30 centimeters) of snow fell across the state.
Hundreds of accidents were reported across the state, and two road accident deaths were attributed to the storm.
It was a similar story in Tennessee, where it was reported that 900 customers lost power due to the storm.
Travelers at Nashville International Airport also had to show patience. Many flights were canceled or delayed.
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