US north-east braced for a ‘historic’ blizzard

A potentially historic blizzard could dump up to three feet of snow on a large part of the US north-east, the National Weather Service has said.

Almost 1,900 flights scheduled for yesterday were cancelled as the region braces itself for the harsh conditions. The National Weather Service said the storm, known as a “nor’easter”, would bring heavy snow, powerful winds and widespread coastal flooding through to today.

A blizzard warning was issued for a 400km stretch of the north-east, including New York and Boston. The storm promised treacherous travel by both land and air throughout the busy north-east corridor.