There were a total of 19 fatalities in multiple states due to the storm. It was the third largest snowstorm in New York City history with at least 25.1 inches of snow, and also one of the biggest in Washington. Thirteen deaths were caused by weather-related car accidents in various states, while one person died in Maryland and three in New York City while clearing snow. Officials in Virginia reported that two people succumbed to hypothermia. The storm, which brought nearly two feet (60 cm) of snow to the Washington area, unexpectedly intensified as it moved north towards the New York metropolitan area, where about 20 million people reside. The storm was predicted to continue throughout the night, accumulating between 24 and 28 inches (60 to 71 cm) of snow in New York City, northern New Jersey, and western Long Island, with winds reaching speeds of up to 45 mph (72 kph). Visibility was expected to be limited to one-quarter of a mile (400 meters) or less. The statue of Pierre Charles L'Enfant in Washington was covered in snow during the winter storm on January 23, 2016. 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 travel ban on all roads in the New York City area and Long Island, except for emergency vehicles, from Saturday afternoon until 7am on Sunday. Subways running above ground and trains operated by the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North have stopped service at 4pm due to heavy snowfall. The impact of the travel ban on New York's financial services industry over the weekend was minimal, and it is uncertain how much the heavy snow will affect Wall Street's reopening on Monday. On Broadway, there was an immediate response as theatres canceled Saturday performances following the mayor's recommendation. The bustling city of 8.5 million, the largest in the United States, suddenly became eerily quiet. Tourists and locals wandered the streets of Manhattan, with some even skiing in the snowy Central Park. Others enjoyed building snowmen or engaging in friendly snowball fights. During a winter storm in Washington on January 23, 2016, the grounds around the Washington Monument were covered in snow. While public transportation was halted in New York and New Jersey, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority took the rare step of suspending operations through Sunday in the capital. Mayor Muriel Bowser stated at a press conference that although the snow was expected to end late that night or early the next morning, it was still dangerous. We anticipate ongoing strong winds in the region, which will continue to result in poor conditions and visibility. FlightAware.com reported that more than 5,100 flights were cancelled on Saturday and over 3,300 on Sunday. United Airlines announced that it would not be operating at Washington-area airports over the weekend, with plans to gradually resume service on Monday. Limited operations are expected to begin on Sunday afternoon at its Newark hub and other New York area airports. The storm initially hit Washington, where snow accumulated outside the White House and famous monuments were covered in snow, before moving on to the New York City area. "We are excited to make snow angels in front of the White House," said Robert Bella Hernandez, 38. "We plan to explore the snow-covered landmarks of DC and retreat indoors when it becomes unsafe. The record snowfall in Washington is 28 inches (71.1 cm) from 1922, with the most recent significant snowfall being 17.8 inches (45.2 cm) in 2010. The East Coast experienced high winds, reaching 70 mph (112.5 km) in Wallops Island, Virginia on Friday, causing coastal flooding." National Weather Service meteorologist Greg Gallina said. A man is walking near the Washington Monument in Washington during a winter storm on January 23, 2016, as reported by Reuters. The storm also affected Baltimore and Philadelphia in the Mid-Atlantic, causing power outages for about 150,000 customers in North Carolina and 90,000 homes in New Jersey. Record-high tides, higher than those seen during Superstorm Sandy three years earlier, led to flooding along the Jersey Shore and Delaware coast, with Cape May, New Jersey, and Lewes, Delaware, setting new records. Some evacuations were necessary along the New Jersey Shore, where residents had to leave their homes during the 2012 storm. Linda Gilmore, the county's public information officer, reported that the barrier islands close to Atlantic City were facing considerable tidal flooding. The storm, which originated along the Gulf Coast, brought snow to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky on Friday. Meteorologists explained that the winter system was formed when warm, moist air from the Atlantic Ocean mixed with cold air on the coast.