In total, there were a minimum of 19 fatalities across multiple states due to the storm. It was ranked as the third highest snowfall accumulation in New York City history, with at least 25.1 inches (63.7 cm), and was also one of the largest storms in Washington, according to the National Weather Service. Thirteen individuals lost their lives in weather-related car accidents in Arkansas, North Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia. One person passed away in Maryland and three in New York City while clearing snow. Officials in Virginia reported that two people died from hypothermia. The storm, which dumped nearly two feet of snow on the Washington area overnight, unexpectedly gained strength as it moved northward towards the New York metropolitan area, where approximately 20 million people live. The storm was predicted to continue through the night, with snow accumulations expected to reach between 24 and 28 inches in New York City, northern New Jersey, and western Long Island, accompanied by winds gusting up to 45 mph. The statue of Pierre Charles L'Enfant in Washington was covered in snow during the storm. Visibility was forecasted to be very low, at one-quarter of a mile or less. The statue of Pierre Charles L'Enfant is covered in snow during a winter storm in Washington on January 23, 2016. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency, along with 10 other state governors. He has also implemented a ban on all travel on New York City area roads and on Long Island, with the exception of emergency vehicles, from Saturday afternoon until 7am on Sunday. At that time, all bridges and tunnels into the city from New Jersey will also reopen. Subways that run above ground and trains operated by the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North stopped service at 4pm due to heavy snowfall. The impact of the travel ban on New York's financial services industry was considered minimal over the weekend, and it is unclear how much the heavy snow will affect Wall Street's reopening on Monday. On Broadway, the response was swift. The mayor's recommendation led to the cancellation of Saturday matinee and evening shows. The typically lively city of 8.5 million people fell into a peaceful silence. Tourists and locals wandered the streets of Manhattan, some even skiing in Central Park. Snowmen were built and friendly snowball fights broke out among the residents. The area around the Washington Monument was blanketed in snow during a winter storm on January 23, 2016. Authorities in New York and New Jersey stopped public transportation, while the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority decided to suspend operations through Sunday in the capital. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser stated at a press conference that the snow is expected to stop late tonight or early tomorrow morning, but the situation remains hazardous. The area will continue to experience strong winds which will result in poor conditions and visibility. FlightAware.com reported over 5,100 flight cancellations on Saturday and over 3,300 on Sunday. United Airlines announced that they would not operate at Washington-area airports over the weekend, with plans to gradually resume service on Monday. Limited operations are expected to start on Sunday afternoon at Newark and other New York airports. The blizzard first hit Washington, where snow accumulated outside the White House and on the city's monuments, before moving on to the New York City area. "We have yet to make snow angels, but we are excited to do so in front of the White House," said Robert Bella Hernandez, 38. "We plan to stroll around and admire the snow-covered landmarks of DC. If it becomes unsafe, we may retreat indoors for a brief period." Washington's record snowfall of 28 inches (71.1 cm) dates back to 1922, with a recent significant snowfall of 17.8 inches (45.2 cm) in 2010. High winds, reaching 70 mph (112.5 km) in Wallops Island, Virginia, caused coastal flooding along the East Coast from North Carolina to New York, with tides higher than during Sandy. National Weather Service meteorologist Greg Gallina provided this information. A man is seen walking near the Washington Monument during a winter storm in Washington on January 23, 2016. The storm also impacted the Mid-Atlantic cities of Baltimore and Philadelphia, resulting in power outages for about 150,000 customers in North Carolina and 90,000 homes in New Jersey that Saturday. The high tides, exceeding those of Superstorm Sandy three years prior, flooded roads along the Jersey Shore and Delaware coast, breaking records in Cape May, New Jersey, and Lewes, Delaware, according to NWS meteorologist Patrick O'Hara. Some evacuations were necessary along the New Jersey Shore, where residents had to leave their homes due to the storm in 2012. Linda Gilmore, the county's public information officer, reported that the barrier islands close to Atlantic City were facing notable tidal flooding. The storm originated along the Gulf Coast and brought snow to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky on Friday. Meteorologists explained that the winter system resulted from warm, moist air from the Atlantic Ocean clashing with cold air along the coast.