BOSTON — A powerful winter storm dumped snow from Nashville to Nantucket, and arctic-like temperatures gripped much of the United States. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power in the South.
While some shivered, others bundled up and tried to make the best of a frustrating situation. Nearly 8 feet of snow this winter has paralyzed Boston’s transit system, infuriating commuters on and off the rails. They may not see a return to normal for at least a month.
Two New Hampshire school districts remain closed a second day over concerns of snow buildup on roofs. Icy and slushy roads contributed to three deaths in Tennessee and two in Virginia.
The tourism office of Ithaca, N.Y., is waving the white flag, advising visitors to its website to check out the Florida Keys instead.
