The first winter storm of the season continues to make its way across the country. It has been active since Monday and peaked Tuesday in the northwest and the Great Lakes, which have been the areas most affected by the heavy snowfall.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the winter storm left up to 40 feet of snow in several parts of the country. The area with the most snowfall, NBC reported, was Constableville, N.Y., where up to 42.7 inches of snow were recorded.
Another 1” of new snow has fallen just in the last couple of hours! 15.5” is the event total here now. #pawx pic.twitter.com/ZYOsp7ffmH
— LakePaste25 (@ExtremeCamper) November 29, 2023
The alerts for heavy snowfall mostly ended at 7 a.m. Wednesday. However, the meteorological agency will keep some areas of the country on alert for the rest of the day as a precaution.
Did you see any snow flurries yesterday where you live? ❄ They were the result of leftover snow bands from upstate NY and PA. No snow expected today, but some of the coldest air this season means highs this afternoon may only reach the mid/upper-30s. Brrrrr! 🥶 #NYwx #CTwx #NJwx pic.twitter.com/etOO4m49Mj
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) November 29, 2023
One dead during snowfall
Authorities warn of the dangers caused by the storm. In fact, a first victim has already been recorded due to the heavy snowfall. According to the police in Killington, Vt., a bus collided with a car on Tuesday afternoon, killing one of the drivers. Authorities detailed through a press release that Mark J. Candon, 71, died instantly and that two others were injured.
