On Monday, January 26, a historic winter storm by the name of Juno swept the East Coast. Blizzard warnings were issued for all the states in danger, including Maine, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Over two feet of snow fell within the next 24 hours, in addition to winds that weather forecasters have likened to those of tropical storms.

New York City Mayor De Blasio released a warning for all the residents of New York. He cautioned citizens to stay off the streets and roads if possible. A recent update revealed that New York City had been spared most of the expected bad weather. Only a few inches of snow covered the Big Apple; all transportation bans have been lifted.

However, the rest of the northeast did not experience the same luck. Fifty-two centimeters of snow have fallen in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Only thirteen centimeters were seen in Central Park. Schools across the northeastern region have been closed until further notice. Public transportation has not yet resumed, and over 7500 flights have been cancelled altogether.

Of the 60 million people expected to be affected, some have taken a lighthearted approach to the unfavorable weather conditions. While most have resumed their daily activities, such as walking their dogs, many people have posted pictures of their children lightheartedly making snowmen, as well as some adults skiing or snowboarding down the snowy streets of their cities.