March 11–15, 2018 nor'easter
{{Short description|North American winter storm in 2018}}
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{{Infobox weather event
| image = Mid-March 2018 nor'easter 2018-03-13 2100Z.jpg
| caption = Satellite image of the nor'easter traversing across the Northeastern United States on March 13, 2018
| formed = March 10, 2018
| dissipated = March 15, 2018
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| RSI = 4.335
| winds =
| lowest-temperature =
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| maximum-snow = {{convert|50|in|cm|abbr=on}} in Woodford, Vermont
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| year = 2018
| casualties =
| fatalities = 1
| injuries = 3
| damage = >$729,000{{cite web|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=%28Z%29+Winter+Storm&beginDate_mm=03&beginDate_dd=12&beginDate_yyyy=2018&endDate_mm=03&endDate_dd=14&endDate_yyyy=2018&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=-999%2CALL|title=Storm Events Database|website=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=January 2, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=%28Z%29+Winter+Weather&beginDate_mm=03&beginDate_dd=12&beginDate_yyyy=2018&endDate_mm=03&endDate_dd=14&endDate_yyyy=2018&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=-999%2CALL|title=Storm Events Database|website=National Centers for Environmental Information|access-date=January 2, 2024|archive-date=November 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231125153141/https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=%28Z%29%20Winter%20Weather&beginDate_mm=03&beginDate_dd=12&beginDate_yyyy=2018&endDate_mm=03&endDate_dd=14&endDate_yyyy=2018&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=-999%2CALL|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Storm Events Database |url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=ALL&beginDate_mm=03&beginDate_dd=09&beginDate_yyyy=2018&endDate_mm=03&endDate_dd=14&endDate_yyyy=2018&county=ALL&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=17,ILLINOIS |access-date=December 6, 2023 |website=National Centers for Environmental Information |archive-date=December 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207180412/https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=ALL&beginDate_mm=03&beginDate_dd=09&beginDate_yyyy=2018&endDate_mm=03&endDate_dd=14&endDate_yyyy=2018&county=ALL&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=17,ILLINOIS |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Storm Events Database |url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=ALL&beginDate_mm=03&beginDate_dd=09&beginDate_yyyy=2018&endDate_mm=03&endDate_dd=15&endDate_yyyy=2018&county=ALL&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=18,INDIANA |access-date=December 6, 2023 |website=National Centers for Environmental Information |archive-date=December 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207181957/https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=ALL&beginDate_mm=03&beginDate_dd=09&beginDate_yyyy=2018&endDate_mm=03&endDate_dd=15&endDate_yyyy=2018&county=ALL&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=18,INDIANA |url-status=live }}
| areas = Midwestern, Southern and Northeastern United States
| outages = >258,000
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| season = 2017–18 North American winter
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A winter storm, unofficially named Winter Storm Skylar by The Weather Channel, brought widespread blizzard conditions across the Northeastern United States, particularly New England in mid-March 2018. First impacting the Midwestern and Southern United States on March 11–12, causing travel impacts and producing high snowfall totals, the winter storm then moved into the Northeastern United States and became a nor'easter, producing blizzard conditions and heavy snowfall across portions of the interior Northeast on March 13–15. Heavy snow fell in Massachusetts, where most of the state received at least one foot of snow; the storm brought the heaviest March snow on record in Boston and Worcester. Over two feet of snow were reported in portions of Massachusetts, peaking at {{convert|31|in|cm}} in Wilmington. Heavy snow also fell in Rhode Island, where the snowfall peaked at {{convert|25.1|in|cm}} in Foster.{{cite web |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Winter Storm Skylar, Third Nor'easter to Strike the Northeast, Brought Blizzard Conditions and Feet of Snow to New England |url=https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2018-03-11-winter-storm-skylar-appalachians-northeast-snow-coastal-storm |access-date=March 13, 2018 |publisher=The Weather Channel}}
A storm surge of {{convert|3|ft|m}} was reported on Nantucket while a {{convert|2.8|ft|m}} storm surge was recorded in Boston. Over a foot of snow was reported in portions of New Hampshire, with Deerfield receiving almost {{convert|29|in|cm}} and Middleton reporting {{convert|28|in|cm}}. The winter storm moved into Canada, causing additional power outages and producing snowfall totals of over {{Convert|10|in|cm}} in some locations.{{Cite web |title=Who saw the most snow after this week's nor'easter? |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/environment-canada-snow-nor-easter-winter-storm-1.4577281 |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=cbc.ca}} Of the four nor'easters that impacted the Northeast in March, this nor'easter was the strongest in terms of minimum pressure, at least {{convert|968|mb|inHg}}. The heaviest snow fell in southern Vermont, with Woodford receiving {{Convert|50|in|cm}} of snow.
Meteorological history
File:2018-03-13 Surface Weather Map NOAA.png on March 13]]
On March 10, a disturbance was located across portions of the Great Plains, bringing snowfall. The next day, a low-pressure area in the Mid-Mississippi River valley brought additional snowfall across portions of the region, and then moved into the Appalachian Mountains. A separate, more dominant area of low-pressure also developed offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coastline, which then moved northeast on March 13.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=March 13-15, 2018 Snowfall |url=https://www.weather.gov/aly/March13-15Snow |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=National Weather Service Albany, New York |language=EN-US |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118154013/https://www.weather.gov/aly/March13-15Snow |url-status=live }} Rapid deepening then commenced overnight, with its central pressure dropping to at least {{Convert|968|mb|inHg}},{{efn|Sources conflict on this. The National Weather Service Albany, New York states that the pressure of the low dropped to 968 millibars, however The Weather Channel's source states that it dropped to 966 millibars.}} and a separate upper-level low trekked into areas near the New York/Pennsylvania border, causing heavy snowfall to occur across portions of the Northeastern United States, mostly focused along the New England portion of the coast.
As it strengthened, this also caused blizzard conditions across portions of the region, including areas in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and causing high snow accumulations. A low-level convergence zone, combined with strong upper-level lift, continued snowfall across the same region in the evening hours of March 13, some heavy at times. The next day, snowfall was limited to areas downstream of lakes and in higher elevations as the upper-level low moved into New England, and by March 15, the moisture became limited as upper-level low pressure area moved into Canada. The system dissipated soon thereafter.
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Preparations and impact
= Midwestern United States =
In Perry County, Indiana, trees and power lines were down as {{Convert|5|in|cm}} of snow fell. Snow fell as far north as Huntingburg, Indiana, where {{Convert|1.7|in|cm}} of snow was recorded, and the heaviest snow in Indiana fell near Leopold, with {{Convert|6|in|cm}}. Several states across the Midwest also received snowfall, with the heaviest snowfall across the states being {{Convert|6|in|cm}} in Herald, Illinois, {{Convert|5|in|cm}} near Wright City, Missouri, {{Convert|4.5|in|cm}} near Centerville, Iowa, and {{Convert|3.5|in|cm}} in Hiram, Ohio. Damage totaled $60,000 across the Midwest, including $30,000 each in Illinois and Indiana.
= Southern United States =
== Kentucky ==
File:Snow on the Park City Entrance Sign, NPS Photo (8b6e1f3f-0352-43cd-b624-959d6f108cb2).jpg on March 12]]
Southeast of Lexington, {{Convert|10.5|in|cm}} of snow fell as numerous school districts were closed.{{Cite web |last=Brookbank |first=Sarah |date=March 12, 2018 |title=Winter storm Skylar slams southern, central Kentucky, misses NKY |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/northern-ky/2018/03/12/winter-storm-skylar-lexington-kentucky-snow/415714002/ |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=The Cincinnati Enquirer |language=en-US |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118154000/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/northern-ky/2018/03/12/winter-storm-skylar-lexington-kentucky-snow/415714002/ |url-status=live }} Four injuries occurred after separate car accidents, and there was an additional 70 non-injury car crashes.{{Cite web |last1=Stunson |first1=Mike |last2=Musgrave |first2=Beth |date=March 12, 2018 |title=Here's what happens when up to 8 inches of snow falls overnight |url=https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/counties/fayette-county/article204655469.html |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=Lexington Herald-Leader |archive-date=May 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528152149/http://www.kentucky.com/news/local/counties/fayette-county/article204655469.html |url-status=live }} Portions of Interstate 75 were closed as several multi-car crashes occurred, including an injury crash on the Clays Ferry Bridge. In Powell County, a 40-car pileup occurred on the Mountain Parkway, which led to an hour-long closure of the roadway.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Heavy Wet Snow Hits East Central Kentucky from March 11th to 12th |url=https://www.weather.gov/jkl/03122018snow |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=National Weather Service Jackson, Kentucky |language=EN-US |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118153847/https://www.weather.gov/jkl/03122018snow |url-status=live }} Louisville International Airport received {{Convert|2.4|in|cm}} of snow, and numerous trees and power lines were down across the state.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Winter Storm Report from March 11-12, 2018 |url=https://www.weather.gov/lmk/WinterStormMarch11_12_2018 |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=National Weather Service Louisville, Kentucky |language=EN-US |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118152222/https://www.weather.gov/lmk/WinterStormMarch11_12_2018 |url-status=live }} Kentucky Public Service Commission reported nearly 27,200 power outages, and Kentucky Utilities reported 967 outages.
== North Carolina ==
Winter weather advisories were in effect for central portions of the state. Sleet and freezing rain mixed with snow, causing hazardous road conditions and sleet accumulations.{{Cite web |last1=Bennett |first1=Abbie |last2=Molina |first2=Camila |date=March 12, 2018 |title=More than 3 inches of snow in parts of central NC so far, and it's still falling |url=https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article204646819.html |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=The News & Observer |archive-date=July 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710172916/https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article204646819.html |url-status=live }} Across the state, 40 school districts had early dismissals, delayed openings, or were closed.{{Cite web |last1=Bennett |first1=Abbie |last2=Molina |first2=Camila |last3=Warren-Hicks |first3=Colin |date=March 12, 2018 |title=Johnston County schools closed Tuesday; many other Triangle systems on delay |url=https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article204651399.html |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=The News & Observer}}{{Cite web |last=Bennett |first=Abbie |date=March 12, 2018 |title=Gov. Roy Cooper warns of winter storm dangers: 'Stay off the roads if you can' |url=https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather/article204705739.html |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=The News & Observer |archive-date=May 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180520225535/http://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather/article204705739.html |url-status=live }} The highest snowfall total in the state occurred at Mount Mitchell State Park, where {{Convert|9|in|cm}} of snow fell. A {{Convert|69|mph|km/h}} wind gust was recorded at Jennettes Pier, while a {{Convert|65|mph|km/h}} wind gust occurred at Oregon Inlet Coast Guard Station.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Minor Winter Weather Event, March 12-13, 2018 |url=https://www.weather.gov/mhx/MinorWinterEvent31218 |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=National Weather Service Newport/Morehead, North Carolina |language=EN-US |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118165426/https://www.weather.gov/mhx/MinorWinterEvent31218 |url-status=live }} The mixed precipitation also impacted roads, which resulted in one death.{{Cite web |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Three-peat: Another major winter storm begins battering Northeast |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/three-peat-another-major-winter-storm-begins-battering-northeast/ |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=CBS Boston |language=en-US |archive-date=April 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428125538/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/three-peat-another-major-winter-storm-begins-battering-northeast/ |url-status=live }}
== Elsewhere ==
Across the Nashville metropolitan area in Tennessee, mixed precipitation fell, with rain changing to snow, which led to snow accumulations around {{Convert|1-2|in|cm}} across northern portions of the metropolitan area. The highest snow accumulation in Tennessee was in Roan Mountain, which recorded {{Convert|7|in|cm}}.
= Northeastern United States =
== Massachusetts ==
File:Snowy residential road in Medford MA.jpg]]
File:Tree falls due to weight of snow Boston Massachusetts March 2018.jpg]]
Schools were cancelled across several school districts, including Boston Public Schools.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Michelle |date=March 12, 2018 |title=School closings for Massachusetts for Tuesday, March 13 |url=https://www.masslive.com/weather/2018/03/school_closings_for_massachuse_6.html |access-date=October 5, 2023 |website=MassLive |language=en |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118154128/https://www.masslive.com/weather/2018/03/school_closings_for_massachuse_6.html |url-status=live }} State offices across the state were closed, along with the Boston Public Library and its branches.{{Cite web |last= |date=March 12, 2018 |title=Gov. Baker Urges Public to Stay Home Tuesday, Announces State Office Closures |url=https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/3rd-march-nor-easter-new-england-preparations/126014/ |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=NBC Boston |language=en-US |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118153052/https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/3rd-march-nor-easter-new-england-preparations/126014/ |url-status=live }} Amtrak service from Boston to New York City was suspended.{{Cite web |last=Swasey |first=Benjamin |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Mass. Gets Whacked By 3rd Nor'easter In Less Than 2 Weeks |url=https://www.wbur.org/news/2018/03/13/noreaster-part-three |access-date=October 5, 2023 |website=WBUR |language=en |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118154013/https://www.wbur.org/news/2018/03/13/noreaster-part-three |url-status=live }} MBTA boat service was suspended, and MBTA buses were on snow routes. Service was reduced on the MBTA subway, and the Mattapan Line was replaced with bus shuttles.{{Cite web |last1=Sweet |first1=Laurel J. |last2=Herald |first2=Owen Boss |date=March 13, 2018 |title=190,000 without power in Mass. as nor"easter blizzard whips state |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2018/03/13/190000-without-power-in-mass-as-noreaster-blizzard-whips-state/ |access-date=October 5, 2023 |website=Boston Herald |language=en-US |archive-date=January 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127075410/https://www.bostonherald.com/2018/03/13/190000-without-power-in-mass-as-noreaster-blizzard-whips-state/ |url-status=live }} The high-occupancy vehicle lane of Interstate 93 between Boston and Quincy was closed. Boston mayor Marty Walsh declared a snow emergency in advance of the approaching winter storm, and issued a parking ban.{{Cite web |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Boston declares snow emergency for Wednesday; schools closed, parking ban in effect |url=https://whdh.com/news/boston-declares-snow-emergency-for-wednesday-schools-closed-parking-ban-in-effect/ |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=WHDH |language=en-US |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118163725/https://whdh.com/news/boston-declares-snow-emergency-for-wednesday-schools-closed-parking-ban-in-effect/ |url-status=live }} Snow emergencies and parking bans were also in place in Cambridge, Danvers, Lowell, and New Bedford. National Weather Service Taunton, Massachusetts meteorologist Kim Buttrick stated "This one's main impact is going to be snow."
Blizzard conditions occurred across portions of the state, including areas in Boston, Hyannis, Falmouth, Plymouth, Marshfield, and Martha's Vineyard,{{Cite news |last=Fritz |first=Angela |date=March 14, 2023 |title=March 13 blizzard dumped as much as 2 feet of snow in eastern Massachusetts |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/03/14/tuesdays-blizzard-dumped-as-much-as-2-feet-of-snow-in-eastern-massachusetts/ |access-date=October 6, 2023 |newspaper=The Washington Post |archive-date=July 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710234551/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/03/14/tuesdays-blizzard-dumped-as-much-as-2-feet-of-snow-in-eastern-massachusetts/ |url-status=live }} bringing wind gusts around {{Convert|55-65|mph|km/h}} and high snowfall totals, with Wilmington receiving {{Convert|31|in|cm}} of snow and Methuen recording {{Convert|28.3|in|cm}} of snowfall.{{Cite web |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Snow Totals – Who Has The Most From March 13 Blizzard |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/snow-totals-boston-massachusetts-march-13-2018-storm-noreaster-blizzard-warnings/ |access-date=October 5, 2023 |website=CBS Boston |language=en-US |archive-date=October 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004192514/https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/snow-totals-boston-massachusetts-march-13-2018-storm-noreaster-blizzard-warnings/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=March 13, 2018 |title=New England Snowfall Totals for 3rd March Nor'easter |url=https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/new-england-snowfall-totals-for-march-13-noreaster/125766/ |access-date=October 5, 2023 |website=NBC Boston |language=en-US |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118153433/https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/new-england-snowfall-totals-for-march-13-noreaster/125766/ |url-status=live }} Along the Atlantic coast, coastal flooding occurred on roadways in Marshfield and Scituate. Wind gusts up to {{Convert|81|mph|km/h}} occurred as well along the coastline in East Falmouth.{{Cite web |last=Rubin-Oster |first=Brendon |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Storm Summary Message |url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/storm_summaries/2018/storm13/stormsum_9.html |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=Weather Prediction Center |archive-date=March 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210328120025/https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/storm_summaries/2018/storm13/stormsum_9.html |url-status=live }} Worcester Regional Airport received {{Convert|21.8|in|cm}}, and was closed, along with Worcester Public Schools.{{Cite web |date=March 12, 2018 |title=Record-Breaking Blizzard: Worcester picks up nearly 2 feet of snow |url=https://www.boston25news.com/news/record-breaking-blizzard-worcester-picks-up-nearly-2-feet-of-snow/714621769/ |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=Boston 25 News |language=en |archive-date=November 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120124103/https://www.boston25news.com/news/record-breaking-blizzard-worcester-picks-up-nearly-2-feet-of-snow/714621769/ |url-status=live }} A portion of the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) was closed near Charlton due to a jackknifed tractor-trailer as speed restrictions were in place on the interstate.{{Cite web |date=March 13, 2018 |title=#MAtraffic Crash, Tandem TT unit jackknifed, I-90 EB at the 87 mm in #Charlton. ALL lanes closed. #MAsnow ❄️ pic.twitter.com/6x7DbvUE3L |url=https://twitter.com/MassStatePolice/status/973529254720917506 |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=X (formerly Twitter) |language=en |archive-date=March 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308131513/https://twitter.com/MassStatePolice/status/973529254720917506 |url-status=live }} Across the state, as widespread trees and wires were downed, more than 230,000 power outages occurred,{{Cite web |last1=Golembo |first1=Max |last2=Shapiro |first2=Emily |last3=Griffin |first3=Melissa |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Nor'easter pummels Boston as Seattle experiences record heat |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/noreaster-pummels-boston-seattle-experiences-record-heat/story?id=53702200 |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=ABC News |language=en |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118153052/https://abcnews.go.com/US/noreaster-pummels-boston-seattle-experiences-record-heat/story?id=53702200 |url-status=live }} and 840 flights were cancelled at Logan International Airport, where {{Convert|14.8|in|cm}} of snow fell.{{Cite web |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Nor'Easter Cancels More Than 800 Flights At Logan Airport |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/noreaster-logan-airport-flights-boston-amtrak-snow/ |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=CBS Boston |language=en-US |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118163902/https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/noreaster-logan-airport-flights-boston-amtrak-snow/ |url-status=live }} The American Red Cross opened three shelters in Hyannis, Fall River, and Plympton.
== New Hampshire ==
Numerous schools and state offices were closed in New Hampshire, and Rockingham Park, along with The Mall of New Hampshire and Pheasant Lane Mall, were closed or closed early.{{Cite web |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Winter Storm Blog: Nor'easter Belts N.H., Outages Limited So Far |url=https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2018-03-13/winter-storm-blog-noreaster-belts-n-h-outages-limited-so-far |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=New Hampshire Public Radio |language=en |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118152017/https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2018-03-13/winter-storm-blog-noreaster-belts-n-h-outages-limited-so-far |url-status=live }} American Airlines suspended flights and operations in Manchester, and several car crashes also occurred across the state. After the winter storm, on June 8, United States president Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration for Carroll, Rockingham, and Strafford counties in New Hampshire.{{Cite web |date=June 8, 2018 |title=President Donald J. Trump Approves New Hampshire Disaster Declaration – The White House |url=https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-approves-new-hampshire-disaster-declaration-5/ |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=Trump White House Archives |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118153850/https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-approves-new-hampshire-disaster-declaration-5/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=June 10, 2018 |title=N.H. Counties Hit by March Nor'easter Eligible for Federal Aid |url=https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2018-06-10/n-h-counties-hit-by-march-noreaster-eligible-for-federal-aid |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=New Hampshire Public Radio |language=en |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118153959/https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2018-06-10/n-h-counties-hit-by-march-noreaster-eligible-for-federal-aid |url-status=live }}
== Connecticut ==
Numerous school districts closed schools,{{Cite web |last=O'Neill |first=Tara |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Connecticut hit with dusting in some area, more than half a foot in others |url=https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Connecticut-hit-with-dusting-in-some-area-more-12750983.php |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=Connecticut Post |language=en-US |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118155517/https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Connecticut-hit-with-dusting-in-some-area-more-12750983.php |url-status=live }} including in Hartford, and state offices were also closed.{{Cite web |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Gov Malloy Announces State Offices Will Be Closed on Tuesday March 13 Due to Snowstorm |url=https://portal.ct.gov/Malloy-Archive/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2018/03-2018/Gov-Malloy-Announces-State-Offices-Will-Be-Closed-on-Tuesday-March-13-Due-to-Snowstorm |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=CT.gov |language=en}} American Airlines suspended flights and operations in New Haven. Parking bans were also issued, and a winter storm warning was issued for the entire state.{{Cite web |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Snowstorm hits Long Island, Connecticut |url=https://www.fox5ny.com/news/snowstorm-hits-long-island-connecticut |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=WNYW |language=en-US |archive-date=March 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324191119/https://www.fox5ny.com/news/snowstorm-hits-long-island-connecticut |url-status=live }} At Bradley International Airport, 75 percent of all flights on March 13 were cancelled. There were nearly 1,800 power outages, and 77 car accidents occurred across the state, including two injuries, and Massachusetts State Police responded to 810 service calls.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=March 14, 2018 |title=NWS: Freezing temperatures could make evening commute hazardous |url=https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/Connecticut-ready-for-latest-nor-easter-12748687.php |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=Connecticut Post |language=en-US |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118155517/https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/Connecticut-ready-for-latest-nor-easter-12748687.php |url-status=live }} The heaviest snowfall fell in Scotland, which recorded {{Convert|26|in|cm}} of snow,{{Cite web |last=Hanrahan |first=Ryan |date=March 15, 2018 |title=March 13, 2018 Snow Storm |url=https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/march-13-2018-snow-storm/130566/ |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=NBC Connecticut |language=en-US}} while Oakdale received {{Convert|23|in|cm}} of snow.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=March 13-14th Heavy Snow Event |url=https://www.weather.gov/okx/storm03132018 |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=National Weather Service New York City, New York |language=EN-US |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118160402/https://www.weather.gov/okx/storm03132018 |url-status=live }}
== Elsewhere ==
Several schools across Rhode Island closed, including Chariho Regional School District and schools in Providence.{{Cite web |last=Crandall |first=Brian |date=March 12, 2018 |title=Several schools announce closures with storm looming |url=https://turnto10.com/news/local/several-schools-announce-closures-with-storm-looming |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=WJAR |language=en |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118163706/https://turnto10.com/news/local/several-schools-announce-closures-with-storm-looming |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last1=Park |first1=Madison |last2=Hanna |first2=Jason |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Blizzard slams New England in third major storm of past 2 weeks |url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/13/weather/northeast-winter-storm/index.html |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=CNN |language=en |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118164329/https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/13/weather/northeast-winter-storm/index.html |url-status=live }} Most of the state received at least {{Convert|12|in|cm}} of snow as blizzard conditions occurred. Scituate recorded the highest snowfall total in Rhode Island, with {{Convert|22|in|cm}}.{{Cite web |last1=Ide |first1=Stephen |last2=Perry |first2=Jack |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Snow totals climb; Providence officially had blizzard |url=https://www.providencejournal.com/story/weather/2018/03/13/snow-totals-climb-providence-officially-had-blizzard/12935453007/ |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=The Providence Journal |language=en-US |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118153437/https://www.providencejournal.com/story/weather/2018/03/13/snow-totals-climb-providence-officially-had-blizzard/12935453007/ |url-status=live }} A {{Convert|64|mph|km/h}} wind gust occurred in Newport.
In New York, more than 6,000 power outages occurred in Long Island, and 180 flights were cancelled at LaGuardia Airport.{{Cite web |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Storm Blasts Winter-Weary Northeastern US |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/storm-blasts-winter-weary-northeastern-united-states/4297296.html |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=VOA |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Durkin Richer |first=Alanna |date=March 14, 2018 |title=Storm blasts winter-weary Northeast; thousands lose power |url=https://apnews.com/article/554fadde1c114caa8efbfbf68f5078a7 |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=Associated Press |language=en}} A travel advisory was issued by the New York City Emergency Management on March 13. American Airlines also suspended operations and flights in Burlington, Vermont. A location in the higher elevations of Woodford, Vermont received a snowfall total of {{Convert|50|in|cm}} in a three-day period.{{Cite web |last=LaPointe |first=Steve |date=March 13, 2021 |title=The "Snow Bomb" That Was March 2018 - The 3rd and Final Storm Began 3 Years Ago Today |url=https://cbs6albany.com/weather/weather-extra/the-snow-bomb-that-was-march-2018-the-3rd-and-final-storm-began-3-years-ago-today |access-date=December 30, 2023 |website=WRGB |language=en |archive-date=December 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231230221727/https://cbs6albany.com/weather/weather-extra/the-snow-bomb-that-was-march-2018-the-3rd-and-final-storm-began-3-years-ago-today |url-status=live }}
Blizzard conditions occurred across portions of Maine, including in Portland, where schools were closed. Over a foot of snow was reported in portions of the state, and American Airlines suspended all flights out of Portland.
= Canada =
As the low-pressure area associated with the winter storm moved into eastern portions of the country,{{Cite web |date=March 15, 2018 |title=Winter Storm Slowly Moving Through Quebec and the Maritimes |url=https://weather.com/en-CA/canada/news/news/2018-03-15-winter-storm-quebec-maritimes |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=The Weather Channel |language=en-CA |archive-date=November 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113031614/https://weather.com/en-CA/canada/news/news/2018-03-15-winter-storm-quebec-maritimes |url-status=live }} more than 5,500 power outages occurred in New Brunswick, and {{Convert|45|cm|in}} of snow fell in Miramichi, New Brunswick.{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Pam |date=March 16, 2018 |title=New Brunswick, Canada, Hammered by Back-to-Back-to-Back Nor'easters (PHOTOS) |url=https://weather.com/photos/news/2018-03-16-canada-bathurst-new-brunswick-noreasters-photos-images-0 |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=The Weather Channel |language=en-US |archive-date=November 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113023107/https://weather.com/photos/news/2018-03-16-canada-bathurst-new-brunswick-noreasters-photos-images-0 |url-status=live }} Several locations across New Brunswick received more than {{Convert|10|in|cm}}.
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