There were a total of 19 fatalities across multiple states due to the storm. It was the third largest snowstorm in New York City history, with a snowfall accumulation of at least 25.1 inches (63.7 cm), and was also significant in Washington. Thirteen individuals lost their lives in weather-related car accidents in Arkansas, North Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia. In addition, one person died in Maryland and three in New York City while clearing snow. Officials in Virginia reported that two individuals died from hypothermia. The storm that brought nearly two feet of snow to Washington unexpectedly gained strength as it moved north towards the New York metropolitan area, home to around 20 million people. The storm was forecasted to continue through the night, with snow accumulations of 24 to 28 inches expected 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 winter storm on January 23, 2016. Visibility was anticipated to be very low, at one-quarter of a mile or less. The statue of Pierre Charles L'Enfant is covered with snow during a winter storm in Washington on January 23, 2016. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency, along with 10 other state governors. He also issued a ban on all travel on roads in the New York City area and on 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 stopped service at 4pm due to heavy snowfall, with ploughs unable to keep up. The impact of the travel ban on New York's financial services industry was deemed minimal over the weekend, and it was uncertain how much the snow would affect Wall Street's reopening on Monday. However, on Broadway, the effect was quickly felt. The mayor's recommendation led theatres to cancel Saturday matinee and evening shows, causing a rare silence in the typically busy city of 8.5 million people. Both tourists and locals took to the streets of Manhattan, with some even skiing in Central Park's snow-covered grounds. Many others chose to build snowmen or engage in friendly snowball fights. The area around the Washington Monument was blanketed in snow during a winter storm in Washington 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. Mayor Muriel Bowser stated at a press conference that the snow was expected to stop late that night or early in the morning, but emphasized that it was still hazardous. We anticipate strong winds will persist in the area, leading to poor conditions and visibility. FlightAware.com reported that over 5,100 flights were cancelled on Saturday and more than 3,300 on Sunday. United Airlines announced it would not be operating at Washington-area airports over the weekend, but would gradually resume service on Monday. The airline plans to have limited operations at its Newark, New Jersey hub and other New York area airports on Sunday afternoon. The blizzard first hit Washington, where snow accumulated outside the White House and on the city's famous monuments, before moving on to the New York City area. "We are excited to make snow angels in front of the White House," stated Robert Bella Hernandez, 38. "We plan to explore the snow-covered DC landmarks and head back inside when it becomes unsafe. The record snowfall in Washington was 28 inches in 1922, with the most recent significant snowfall being 17.8 inches in 2010. High winds reaching 70 mph from North Carolina to New York caused coastal flooding higher than during Sandy." National Weather Service meteorologist Greg Gallina reported. A man is seen 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 region, leading to power outages for about 150,000 customers in North Carolina and 90,000 homes in New Jersey. High tides, surpassing those seen during Superstorm Sandy three years earlier, caused flooding along the Jersey Shore and Delaware coast, with record levels in Cape May, New Jersey, and Lewes, Delaware. Evacuations were reported along the New Jersey Shore, where residents had to leave their homes during the destructive 2012 storm. Linda Gilmore, the public information officer for the county, reported that the barrier islands close to Atlantic City were facing notable tidal flooding. Meteorologists explained that a storm originating from the Gulf Coast brought snow to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky on Friday. The winter system formed when warm, moist air from the Atlantic Ocean mixed with cold air along the coast.