LIVE: Blizzard unfolds from DC to Philadelphia, NYC

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Janaury 23, 2016

Delays and cancellations are mounting across the eastern United States ahead of a blizzard expected to dump excessive snow from Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia and New York City.

Janaury 23, 2016

Delays and cancellations are mounting across the eastern United States ahead of a blizzard expected to dump excessive snow from Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia and New York City.

As the storm strengthens, wind speeds and snowfall rates will increase. White-out conditions will occur in several states. The storm has already shut down major airports and slowed travel on major highways.

Nine storm-related deaths have been reported, according to The Associated Press.

More than 50 million people are likely to be affected through the weekend. The full forecast, including predicted snow totals, can be found here. For archived reports of the storm, click here.

UPDATES: (All times are listed in EST)

9:04 a.m. EST Saturday: Floodwaters surround a car in the North Wildwood, New Jersey, area.

8:45 a.m. EST Saturday: A 40 mile backup has left vehicles stuck on the Pennsylvania Turnpike up to 10 hours.

8:24 a.m. EST Saturday: As much as 3-6 inches of snow has been reported across Allegheny county.


Courtesy: AccuWeather