Latest in ‘biblical’ string of snowstorms slams New England

Another weekend, another major snowstorm: The latest system to sweep the Northeast brought another foot to Boston - on top of 6 feet that has fallen over the last month - and tested New Englanders who say the winter is beginning to feel like one without end. Even after the storm, forecasters warned of exceptionally cold air, perhaps the coldest in years. Strong winds that were expected to continue into Monday reduced visibility, created drifts and complicated an ongoing cleanup effort. Forecasters were talking about another storm on the horizon for midweek. A blizzard warning was in effect for coastal areas from Connecticut to Maine through Monday morning, promising 8 to 14 inches in southern New England and up to 24 inches in Maine.

It’s historic. It’s biblical. I think we’re in uncharted territory. People just don’t know how to deal with the logistics of it.

Boston attorney Frank Libby

New Englanders won’t be the only ones with the winter blues, forecasters say. A snowstorm could bring 6 to 9 inches to parts of Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee. Freezing rain was forecast for northern Mississippi and 2 to 4 inches of snow and sleet will be possible in north Georgia. The storm also threatened Atlanta, where just over a year ago an ice storm trapped commuters for hours on the region’s freeways.

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