A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.

Heavier snowfall has been reported in Upstate New York, with 9.2 inches in Poughkeepsie and 10 in Pine Plains. For numerous counties, Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a disaster emergency due to "imminent danger to public transportation, utility services, public health, and public safety systems."

Snow storms dumped snow on both ends of the country, but how much fell varied widely. Maps show snow totals across USA.

A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.

A new map from the National Weather Service (NWS) shows the overall weather forecast and winter storm warnings. Snow has reduced significantly, as have sleet accumulations for the area of New York and New Jersey.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul spoke with Eyewitness News and said the state is preparing for the storm with extensive coordination across agencies.

Thousands of flights have been cancelled after a powerful winter storm dumped a thick blanket of snow across New York City, causing chaos for travellers during one of the busiest weekends of the year. Passengers faced severe disruption as around 1,500 flights were axed across the northeastern US on Friday night.

The snow came down particularly hard in areas north and east of the city. Several communities in the Hudson Valley and Connecticut recorded 9 inches.