More Than 255,000 Wake Up Without Power Across Mid-Atlantic and Northeast as Blizzard Drops 15+ Inches and 60 MPH Gusts Pound Coast
MID-ATLANTIC & NORTHEAST — More than a quarter million people woke up in the dark this morning as a powerful winter storm continues to batter the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with heavy snow and strong coastal winds.
As of the latest update, 255,527 customers across the region were without electricity while snow and 50–60+ mph gusts continued to lash coastal communities.
New Jersey and Delaware Among Hardest Hit
Outage data shows the heaviest impacts concentrated in several key states:
- New Jersey: 104,706 outages
- Delaware: 67,656 outages
- Maryland: 33,069 outages
- Virginia: 18,189 outages
- New York: 17,500 outages
- Pennsylvania: 14,202 outages
- West Virginia: 198 outages
- District of Columbia: 7 outages
The storm’s footprint stretches from Virginia northward through New Jersey and into New York, with coastal areas experiencing the strongest wind gusts and snow accumulation.
15+ Inches of Snow in Some Areas
Snow totals exceeding 15 inches have already been reported in parts of the region, especially closer to the coast where the heaviest bands remain anchored.
Heavy, wet snow combined with strong winds has created:
- Downed trees and limbs
- Strained power lines
- Whiteout travel conditions
- Hazardous roadways
Wind gusts along the coast have been recorded in the 50 to 60+ mph range, amplifying the storm’s destructive potential.
Snow and Wind Continue
The storm is not finished. Snow and strong winds are expected to continue through the day in parts of the Northeast, meaning outage numbers could fluctuate as additional lines come down or restoration efforts progress.
Utilities are working to restore power, but widespread wet snow damage can slow repair operations, particularly when high winds remain in place.
What This Means for Cabarrus County
For Cabarrus County and much of central North Carolina:
- No widespread power outages have been reported locally.
- Direct snowfall impacts are not expected.
- Cooler and breezy conditions may follow as the system pulls away.
Large coastal storms often reshape the broader East Coast weather pattern, so residents should remain aware of potential downstream temperature swings.
A Significant Coastal Winter Event
With more than 255,000 customers without power and snowfall totals exceeding 15 inches in parts of the Northeast, this winter storm remains a high-impact event.
Residents in affected states are urged to:
- Avoid unnecessary travel
- Stay clear of downed power lines
- Monitor local utility updates
Cabarrus Weekly will continue monitoring the storm’s progression and any regional weather changes that could influence North Carolina.
Stay with CabarrusWeekly.com for ongoing weather updates and local coverage.
