01:18 Record Snowfall for Duluth, Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota. has broken the record for amount of snowfall in May.

At a Glance The storm is responsible for at least 5 deaths.

A United Airlines jet slid off the runway in Chicago Saturday.

Thousands of flights have been canceled over the weekend.

Winter Storm Harper has forced thousands of flight cancelations, caused numerous crashes and killed at least five people as it makes its final push Sunday into the Northeast.

A Kansas Department of Transportation worker was killed Saturday in a rollover crash during snow removal operations on southbound U.S. 69 in Johnson County. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

The driver was identified later Saturday as 52-year-old Stephen Winder. He died after the rig he was driving rolled over around 6 a.m. local time. Windler was reportedly thrown from the vehicle, which then landed on top of him. The crash is under investigation.

“My heart is breaking for the family of this dedicated KDOT employee,” said Gov. Laura Kelly in a press release. “Our KDOT personnel work very hard, at all hours, in dangerous conditions to make our roads safer for their fellow Kansas citizens. My thoughts are with his family, friends and the entire KDOT family at this devastating time.”

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported two deaths from weather-related crashes.

The storm had already claimed two lives in California earlier this week.

A United Airlines jetliner slid off the runway Saturday morning after landing at O'Hare International Airport, the Chicago Tribune reports. No one was injured when United Airlines flight 656 from Phoenix to Chicago rolled off the concrete surface into a grassy area.

On Friday, Southwest Airlines 1643 slid off the runway at Eppley Airfield after landing about 2:05 p.m. local time, according to the Omaha World-Herald. Freezing drizzle was falling at the time.

The airport, which closed for several hours because of the accident, tweeted : "There are no injuries and airport fire crews are working with Southwest to deplane the passengers and take them to the terminal."

"It seemed like it would be OK, but then once we were slowing down to turn, you could feel them trying to get the brakes going and it was just too slick. So we ended up off the runway in the grass," Ali Schwanke tweeted Friday.

More than 1,600 flights have been canceled as of Sunday morning, flightaware.com reports. Thousands of flights have also been delayed.

New York

A ban on tractor-trailers and buses on most highways in the state began at 3 p.m. ET Saturday.

"Safety is our number one priority and with the anticipated storm impacting most of New York State, we are implementing this ban on tractor trailers and buses so our plow operators, fire, law enforcement and emergency personnel can keep roads clean and respond to emergencies as quickly as possible," Cuomo said. "I am also urging drivers to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary."

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Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation shut down commercial access to Interstates 70, 76 and 80 beginning at 12 p.m. ET Saturday.

“We want to be aggressive in managing this storm , during which snowfall rates could exceed one to two inches per hour," Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said. "Our top concern is the safety of residents. If you do not have to travel during the storm, please avoid it. Please heed warnings from emergency responders and personnel, and remember to check on your neighbors, especially the elderly.”

Midwest

In Ohio, the state's Department of Transportation said Saturday it had more than 1,000 crews out statewide clearing roadways, while a level 1 snow emergency was declared for several northern counties. A level 1 emergency indicates that "roads may be hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. In addition, roads could be icy."

U.S. 24 was closed near Napoleon, Ohio after a big rig slid off the road and blocked lanes.

More than 13,000 Ohio customers were without power Sunday, according to poweroutage.us.

In Indiana, a jackknifed tractor-trailer was blocking southbound lanes Saturday afternoon on Interstate 65, south mile marker 231.

The Plains

The storm caused travel woes across the Plains on Friday as it pushed towards the Midwest.

A 15-vehicle pileup on Interstate 55 near Thayer, Missouri, which temporarily closed a section of the interstate in the southeastern side of the state.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 1608 calls for service , 575 stranded motorists, 285 crashes and 43 injuries in addition to the two fatalities.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation said Saturday at least five snowplows had been hit by passing vehicles in the past 24 hours.

A jackknifed semitrailer truck shut down part of Interstate 35 in Minnesota on Friday afternoon from the Clarks Grove exit to near Albert Lea, the Albert Lea Tribune reported. It was one of a number of crashes affecting traffic on I-35 and Interstate 90.

The Kansas Highway Patrol said there were several crashes and vehicles sliding off the road on Interstate 70 in Geary and Riley counties. The interstate was partially blocked near mile marker 316.

No injuries were reported after a vehicle collided with a snowplow Friday on a South Dakota road.

"Early this morning a driver tried to pass a snow plow and collided with the wing blade in a white out," the South Dakota Highway Patrol tweeted Friday. "Now we have 1 less (snowplow) to clear the road. Poor driving decisions affect us all!"

Friday afternoon, a second snowplow was hit by a car. No injuries were reported in that crash.

In Nebraska, numerous spin outs were reported on I-29 outside Omaha, including three tractor-trailers that slid into ditches.

Preparations Still Underway

Across the Northeast, officials were finalizing preparations for the storm that is expected to produce heavy accumulations of snow and dangerous ice.

The governors of Pennsylvania and New Jersey declared states of emergency ahead of the storm. Both declarations took effect 12 p.m. ET Saturday.

Travel Interruptions

Amtrak announced Friday that it would be modifying its service in the Midwest and Northeast because of the storm.

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On Sunday, five Acela trains and six Northeast Regional trains are canceled between New York and Boston. Six Keystone trains will not operate between New York and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Two Pennsylvanian trains between New York and Pittsburgh are canceled. Two Vermonter trains on Sunday will not operate between St. Albans, Vermont, and New Haven, Connecticut, the Associated Press reports.

Service between New York and Washington will run as scheduled.

In anticipation of the storm, airlines including American , Southwest , United and Frontier are waiving change fees for cities impacted by the storm.</s>HARRISBURG, Penns. — Governor Tom Wolf has declared a state of emergency for Pennsylvania ahead of this weekend’s expected winter storm.

According to the Governor’s office, the declaration will allow for increased assistance with storm-related needs. There will also be restrictions and a ban on all commercial traffic, including buses on most interstates and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

“We want to be aggressive in managing this storm, during which snowfall rates could exceed one to two inches per hour,” Governor Wolf said. “Our top concern is the safety of residents. If you do not have to travel during the storm, please avoid it. Please heed warnings from emergency responders and personnel, and remember to check on your neighbors, especially the elderly.”

The commercial vehicle ban will be in place from noon Saturday to noon Sunday.

Motorists are urged to use caution during the storm and postpone travel if possible.

For more information on safe winter travel, an emergency kit checklist and PennDOT’s winter operations , visit PennDOT.gov/winter. Additional winter driving and other highway safety information is available at PennDOT.gov/safety.</s>Gov. Tom Wolf has declared a state of emergency ahead of this weekend's winter storm.

The state of emergency will allow for increased assistance with storm-related needs.

State officials are urging motorists to use caution during the storm and to postpone travel if possible.

To stay updated on the forecast of a potential winter storm, download the WPXI News App. You can also follow WPXI on Facebook and Twitter.

“We want to be aggressive in managing this storm, during which snowfall rates could exceed one to two inches per hour,” Wolf said. “Our top concern is the safety of residents. If you do not have to travel during the storm, please avoid it. Please heed warnings from emergency responders and personnel, and remember to check on your neighbors, especially the elderly.”

There will be a commercial vehicle ban in place from noon Saturday to noon on Sunday on all interstates and the Turnpike, except for Interstate 95 in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Speed limits will be restricted to 45mph on the interstates and expressways as the storm progresses.

“Travel will be very challenging this weekend with the combination of heavy snow, high winds, sleet, freezing and plain rain and then a rapid drop in temperatures on Sunday,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards. “If you must travel, please check 511PA for the latest conditions and be prepared in case extreme conditions trigger long delays on your route.”

The state of emergency will also allow for additional help from neighboring states and standing up the Pennsylvania National Guard to ensure a swift response to possible changing priorities.

Stay with Channel 11 News and Severe Weather Team 11 as we track the storm and its impact on our area.
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• 7 tips to keep your pets safe during winter weather</s>New Jersey residents are bracing for the first significant winter storm of 2019. Parts of the state are expected to receive more than half a foot of snow and a potentially dangerous accumulation of ice over the weekend.

Gov. Phil Murphy has issued a state of emergency for New Jersey, effective at noon on Saturday, ahead of a weekend winter storm. The governor also issued a commercial travel restriction on all roads north of I-95, but not including the New Jersey Turnpike.

Snow and rain are one thing, but slippery and dangerous icy roads are another. Towns throughout the northern part of New Jersey are also bracing for the temperature to plummet from Sunday to Monday.

The temperature drop could result in power outages or worse. It’s something Morristown officials want to avoid at all cost.

“They’re talking negative 18 degrees with the windshield so there’s a real concern for public’s safety. So, that’s why we had our big OEM meeting this morning," said Morristown Mayor Timothy Dougherty.

“If you don’t have to travel, don’t have to go out, please stay home," said Director of Morristown Public Safety Michael Corcoran.

Officials at the 911 center of the Morris County Office of Emergency Management said they are ready for all types of emergencies, even those that are weather related.

“This is where decisions get made. This is where police cars get dispatched. This is where ambulances get sent. This is where fire trucks gets activated that all happens through here," said Jeff Paul, Director of Morris County Office of Emergency Management.</s>DUNMORE, Pa. -- A news conference was held Friday afternoon to let people know that PennDOT is preparing early for this storm.

A truck ban will be in place from noon Saturday until noon on Sunday.

PennDOT hopes the ban will keep the roads clear for plows.

Drivers we spoke with in Dunmore are preparing to stay inside.

"It's the middle of winter. It's on a weekend. Stay home. Be safe. It shouldn't be that big a deal. People shouldn't have to go out in it and they should try and stay home," Michael Carr said.

And that's exactly what PennDOT wants you to do. The agency held a news conference about the storm at its command center in Dunmore.

"PennDOT has come a lot way. Snow removal is now a science. It's not just an activity. It's a science," said assistant district executive for maintenance Dennis Giordano.

"We'd like to urge to the motoring public, if you don't have to go out during this storm, don't do it. Stay inside and get enough supplies to last you for a week if need be," advised Trooper Bob Urban, Pennsylvania State Police.

The governor has declared a state of emergency and has banned tractor-trailers on the interstates for 24 hours starting at noon.

"When we're in a situation where these trucks are blocking the traffic and they're holding everybody else up, it becomes a safety issue and that's when you end up with people stuck alongside the road," said PennDOT official James May.

PennDOT says all hands will be on deck during the storm. The agency has about 100,000 tons of salt and anti-skid for the roads and will have more than 235 trucks out in our area during the storm.

In addition to plows, tow trucks will also be out.

"We deploy emergency wreckers that are in strategic locations on hills and curbs and inclines. We have eight of them that will be out throughout the course of the storm; four in Luzerne, three in Lackawanna, and one in Wayne County," Giordano said.

If you do have to travel during the storm, AAA's advice is to make sure that your car is prepared for the storm and that you have an emergency kit with food, flares, and other items.

State police also say they will be towing cars that are abandoned along the highway.</s>The planned Women's March on New Jersey in Trenton Saturday was canceled with snow in the forecast and a state of emergency declared.

The march was scheduled to start at 11 a.m. at the War Memorial in Trenton. The state of emergency starts at noon.

"The safety of march participants, organizers, speakers and volunteers is of the utmost concern," organizers stated in a news release. "Information regarding future plans will be released as it becomes available."

Four to 6 inches of snow is predicted for North Jersey with the storm expected to last into Sunday afternoon.

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The march in Trenton faced controversy when the New Jersey chapter of Black Lives Matter cut ties with it on allegations that organizers fostered an atmosphere of racism, classism and ageism.

Other Women's March events were scheduled in Morristown, Leonia, Asbury Park, Newark and New York City.</s>With the Lehigh Valley under a winter storm warning this weekend from the National Weather Service, municipalities declared snow emergencies and events were canceled around the region.

Both Pennsylvania and New Jersey declared states of emergency.

Refresh this page for the latest listings, as more become available and are added.</s>A winter storm inched its way toward New England Saturday after leaving slick roads and runways in the Midwest.

The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings for the weekend from the Dakotas across the Great Lakes states and into New England. It warned that conditions in the Northeast "could approach blizzard criteria."

Ice was also a possibility in some areas in the path of the storm, which was forecast to dump up to 2 feet of snow.

In Nebraska, where freezing drizzle was falling Friday afternoon, authorities closed Omaha's Eppley Airfield after a Southwest Airlines plane slid off an ice-slicked runway. In Iowa, the Department of Transportation warned that visibility was less than a half mile in many locations due to snow and wind.

And in South Dakota, where snow was starting to pile up, authorities warned drivers to give plows extra room.

The storm was expected to bring between up to 10 inches of snow to the Midwest before walloping the Northeast on Sunday. The National Weather Service in Albany, New York, said snow could fall at a rate of 1 to 3 inches an hour, creating "difficult to impossible travel conditions" in areas.

In New York City, the worst of the storm is expected from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, with snow accumulations of 3-6 inches followed by rain that could turn to ice as temperatures drop later Sunday. Single-digit temperatures could last into Monday.

On Friday, New Jersey and Pennsylvania declared states of emergency.

"This storm has the potential to deliver every, every winter weather option that mother nature has," Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolfe said at a news conference.

In New Jersey, the state of emergency will go into effect at noon. "Our top priority is the safety of New Jerseyans, and we urge residents to stay off the roads and prepare for potential power outages," said Gov. Phil Murphy.

Officials warned of flight disruptions at airports, as well as possible changes in train schedules. The Chicago Department of Aviation reported more than 300 flights at O'Hare and Midway international airports had been canceled as of Friday evening. Amtrak canceled some trains Saturday from Chicago to Washington and New York and between New York and Boston and Pennsylvania on Sunday.

Chicago is forecast to receive as much as 8 inches by Saturday and wind gusts in the Chicago area are expected to reach 35 mph.</s>A major winter storm brought some of the coldest temperatures of the season and blanketed a wide swath of the country in snow. The storm wreaked havoc on air travel and caused dangerously icy conditions throughout New England on Sunday. The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings or advisories for part or all of at least 15 states stretching from southeast Missouri to the northern tip of Maine ahead of the weekend storm.

A 15-vehicle crash has blocked a section of Interstate 55 in southeastern Missouri as snow from a massive winter storm swept through the area and slicked roads. The Missouri Department of Transportation issued the news of the pileup near Ste. Genevieve on its Twitter page around 4 p.m. Saturday. The department says the interstate was blocked because of the crash, which included a responding firetruck. Motorists were urged to find an alternate route. There was no immediate word on injuries. Transportation officials said crews hoped to clear the interstate's lanes within a few hours, but said snowfall was slowing that work. Officials say many roads in Missouri have been slicked over with ice from rain earlier in the day before conditions turned to snow and plummeting temperatures.

A United Airlines plane has skidded off a runway at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport amid snowy and icy weather. Chicago fire officials say the incident occurred Saturday morning. No injuries were reported. The flight came into the airport from Phoenix and 129 people were on the plane. A massive winter storm has brought up to 10 inches of snow to some parts of the Midwest and is expected to hit the Northeast on Sunday. The storm prompted the cancellation of nearly 1,000 flights at Chicago's airports on Saturday. The average delay at O'Hare International Airport was nearly an hour on Saturday afternoon.

Many people across the Midwest woke up to see a coating of snow or ice on Saturday. Areas where the storm had already moved out by midday faced bitter cold and strong winds. Some Midwesterns didn't let it keep them indoors. Celeste Tremmel was outside in Detroit on Saturday training for a marathon. The 56-year-old chugged slowly through the several-inch-deep snow. "When you run a marathon, you run no matter the weather," she said. Tremmel said running in snow is "like running in sand, so you have to go a lot slower."

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont held a news briefing Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET to update residents as the state prepares for the storm. Lamont announced on Saturday that he will "partially activate" Connecticut's Emergency Operations Center starting at 6:00 p.m. to monitor storm conditions. "Forecasts are showing a range of accumulating snow, sleet, and freezing rain," his office said in a news release Saturday. During the partial activation, the EOC will be staffed w/ personnel from #CTDESPP (including @CTDEMHS, @CT_STATE_POLICE, and Cmsn on Fire Prevention and Control), #CTDOT, @CTNationalGuard, @CTDPH, and liaisons from @EversourceCT and @UnitedIllum — Gov. Ned Lamont (@GovNedLamont) January 19, 2019

Salt spreaders are hitting the streets as the Tri-State area prepares for the winter weather headed its way, CBS New York reported. About 700 spreaders and 1,600 plows will be deployed this weekend across New York City. Extra precautions are being taken to make sure the city is better prepared than it was just a few months ago, when thousands of drivers were stalled in traffic all night during a minor snowstorm. This time, public works and utility crews were getting prepared on Friday.

Officials have warned of flight disruptions at airports, as well as possible changes in train schedules. By Saturday morning, 1,135 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were canceled for Saturday, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware. Chicago's O'Hare International Airport reported that airlines there canceled nearly 470 flights "due to overnight snow and strong winds expected throughout the day." It advised travelers to get updates from airlines. Due to overnight snow and strong winds expected throughout the day, airlines at ORD have cancelled nearly 470 flights. For most up to date flight info, check directly with carrier. — O'Hare Intl. Airport (@fly2ohare) January 19, 2019 

Amtrak canceled some trains Saturday from Chicago to Washington and New York and between New York and Boston and Pennsylvania on Sunday. Chicago is forecast to receive as much as 8 inches by Saturday and wind gusts in the Chicago area are expected to reach 35 mph.

On Friday, New Jersey and Pennsylvania declared states of emergency. "This storm has the potential to deliver every, every winter weather option that mother nature has," Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolfe said at a news conference. In New Jersey, the state of emergency will go into effect at noon Saturday. "Our top priority is the safety of New Jerseyans, and we urge residents to stay off the roads and prepare for potential power outages," said Gov. Phil Murphy.

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for the weekend from the Dakotas across the Great Lakes states and into New England. It warned that conditions in the Northeast "could approach blizzard criteria." The National Weather Service in Albany, New York, said snow could fall at a rate of 1 to 3 inches an hour, creating "difficult to impossible travel conditions" in areas. Ice was also a possibility in some areas in the path of the storm, which was forecast to dump up to 2 feet of snow. In New York City, the worst of the storm is expected from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, with snow accumulations of 3-6 inches followed by rain that could turn to ice as temperatures drop later Sunday. Single-digit temperatures could last into Monday.</s>A major winter storm brought some of the coldest temperatures of the season and blanketed a wide swath of the country in snow. The storm wreaked havoc on air travel and caused dangerously icy conditions throughout New England on Sunday. The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings or advisories for part or all of at least 15 states stretching from southeast Missouri to the northern tip of Maine ahead of the weekend storm.

Amtrak plans to be back to full schedule Monday Amtrak said it expects to have all of its trains back on a full schedule Monday after a weekend of cancellations and delays caused by the winter storm as it rolled through the Midwest and Northeast. Among the lines impacted were the Acela Express between Boston and Washington; Empire Service between New York and Buffalo; the Lake Shore Limited that travels between Chicago, New York and Boston; and Keystone Service between New York, Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Amtrak says travelers should continue to check on their train status on the Amtrak website or smartphone app before leaving for the station. People should also be careful as they are getting on and off trains as platforms could still be slippery from ice.

New York City and the metro region have escaped any significant snowfall, with the precipitation coming down mainly as rain. The Albany area saw anywhere from 10 to 15 inches, with up to 18 to 20 inches in the higher elevations of the Adirondacks. Buffalo has about a foot of snow, and about 16 inches in the higher elevations. Meteorologists around the state were concerned about the upcoming severe cold from Sunday night into Monday, with expected wind chills in the teens in the New York City area and even down to well below zero around Albany. The storm is bringing some of the coldest temperatures of the season.

A 15-vehicle crash has blocked a section of Interstate 55 in southeastern Missouri as snow from a massive winter storm swept through the area and slicked roads. The Missouri Department of Transportation issued the news of the pileup near Ste. Genevieve on its Twitter page around 4 p.m. Saturday. The department says the interstate was blocked because of the crash, which included a responding firetruck. Motorists were urged to find an alternate route. There was no immediate word on injuries. Transportation officials said crews hoped to clear the interstate's lanes within a few hours, but said snowfall was slowing that work. Officials say many roads in Missouri have been slicked over with ice from rain earlier in the day before conditions turned to snow and plummeting temperatures.

A United Airlines plane has skidded off a runway at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport amid snowy and icy weather. Chicago fire officials say the incident occurred Saturday morning. No injuries were reported. The flight came into the airport from Phoenix and 129 people were on the plane. A massive winter storm has brought up to 10 inches of snow to some parts of the Midwest and is expected to hit the Northeast on Sunday. The storm prompted the cancellation of nearly 1,000 flights at Chicago's airports on Saturday. The average delay at O'Hare International Airport was nearly an hour on Saturday afternoon.

Many people across the Midwest woke up to see a coating of snow or ice on Saturday. Areas where the storm had already moved out by midday faced bitter cold and strong winds. Some Midwesterns didn't let it keep them indoors. Celeste Tremmel was outside in Detroit on Saturday training for a marathon. The 56-year-old chugged slowly through the several-inch-deep snow. "When you run a marathon, you run no matter the weather," she said. Tremmel said running in snow is "like running in sand, so you have to go a lot slower."

Salt spreaders are hitting the streets as the Tri-State area prepares for the winter weather headed its way, CBS New York reported. About 700 spreaders and 1,600 plows will be deployed this weekend across New York City. Extra precautions are being taken to make sure the city is better prepared than it was just a few months ago, when thousands of drivers were stalled in traffic all night during a minor snowstorm. This time, public works and utility crews were getting prepared on Friday.

Officials have warned of flight disruptions at airports, as well as possible changes in train schedules. By Saturday morning, 1,135 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were canceled for Saturday, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware. Chicago's O'Hare International Airport reported that airlines there canceled nearly 470 flights "due to overnight snow and strong winds expected throughout the day." It advised travelers to get updates from airlines. Due to overnight snow and strong winds expected throughout the day, airlines at ORD have cancelled nearly 470 flights. For most up to date flight info, check directly with carrier. — O'Hare Intl. Airport (@fly2ohare) January 19, 2019 

Amtrak canceled some trains Saturday from Chicago to Washington and New York and between New York and Boston and Pennsylvania on Sunday. Chicago is forecast to receive as much as 8 inches by Saturday and wind gusts in the Chicago area are expected to reach 35 mph.

On Friday, New Jersey and Pennsylvania declared states of emergency. "This storm has the potential to deliver every, every winter weather option that mother nature has," Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolfe said at a news conference. In New Jersey, the state of emergency will go into effect at noon Saturday. "Our top priority is the safety of New Jerseyans, and we urge residents to stay off the roads and prepare for potential power outages," said Gov. Phil Murphy.

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for the weekend from the Dakotas across the Great Lakes states and into New England. It warned that conditions in the Northeast "could approach blizzard criteria." The National Weather Service in Albany, New York, said snow could fall at a rate of 1 to 3 inches an hour, creating "difficult to impossible travel conditions" in areas. Ice was also a possibility in some areas in the path of the storm, which was forecast to dump up to 2 feet of snow. In New York City, the worst of the storm is expected from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, with snow accumulations of 3-6 inches followed by rain that could turn to ice as temperatures drop later Sunday. Single-digit temperatures could last into Monday.
A state of emergency is declared in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as a large winter storm makes its way to the northeastern United States. Three people have already been killed due to it.