There were a total of 19 fatalities across multiple states due to the storm. It was the third largest snowfall accumulation in New York City history with 25.1 inches, and also one of the biggest storms in Washington. Thirteen people died in weather-related car accidents in various states, while one person died in Maryland and three in New York City while shoveling snow. Officials in Virginia reported that two individuals 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 reside. The storm was forecasted 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 winter storm on January 23, 2016. Visibility was predicted to be very low, around one-quarter of a mile or less. During a winter storm in Washington on January 23, 2016, the statue of Pierre Charles L'Enfant was covered in snow. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency, along with 10 other state governors, and implemented a travel ban on roads in the New York City area and Long Island. The ban was in effect from Saturday afternoon until Sunday morning, with bridges and tunnels from New Jersey reopening at 7am. Subways, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North trains stopped running at 4pm due to heavy snowfall, making it difficult for ploughs to clear the roads and railways. The impact of the travel ban on New York's financial services industry over the weekend was considered minimal, and the effect of the heavy snow on Wall Street's reopening on Monday was uncertain. On Broadway, the effect was quickly felt as theaters followed the mayor's recommendation to cancel Saturday performances. The typically busy city of 8.5 million people fell silent, with residents and tourists exploring Manhattan and Central Park covered in snow. Some people skied, others built snowmen, and some engaged in friendly snowball fights. The Washington Monument grounds are snowy during a winter storm in Washington on January 23, 2016, leading to the suspension of public transportation by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Mayor Muriel Bowser stated at a press conference that while the snow is expected to stop late tonight or early tomorrow morning, the situation remains dangerous. We anticipate that strong winds will persist in the region, leading to poor conditions and visibility. FlightAware.com reported that more than 5,100 flights were canceled 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 start on Sunday afternoon at Newark, New Jersey, and other New York area airports. The blizzard first hit Washington before moving on to the New York City area, leaving snow outside the White House and covering the city's famous monuments. "We have yet to make snow angels, but we are excited to do so in front of the White House," expressed 38-year-old Robert Bella Hernandez. "We plan on walking around to see the snow-covered landmarks in DC. If it gets too dangerous, we may go back inside for a bit." The highest recorded snowfall in Washington was 28 inches in 1922, with the most recent significant snowfall being 17.8 inches in 2010. The East Coast experienced high winds, with speeds reaching up to 70 mph in Wallops Island, Virginia, causing coastal flooding. National Weather Service meteorologist Greg Gallina reported that the tides were higher than during Hurricane Sandy. In Washington, a man was seen walking near the Washington Monument during a winter storm on January 23, 2016, as reported by Reuters. The storm also affected Baltimore and Philadelphia, with a significant number of customers in North Carolina and New Jersey losing power. The high tides caused by the storm broke records in Cape May, New Jersey, and Lewes, Delaware, surpassing those seen during Superstorm Sandy three years prior. Some evacuations were necessary along the New Jersey Shore, where residents had to leave their homes during the destructive storm in 2012. Linda Gilmore, the public information officer for the county, reported that the barrier islands close to Atlantic City were facing notable tidal flooding. The storm originated from the Gulf Coast and brought snow to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky on Friday. Meteorologists explained that the storm was created when warm, moist air from the Atlantic Ocean combined with cold air, resulting in a large winter system along the coast.